Bob Uecker is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Bob Uecker is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving the Ford C. Frick award for broadcasting for the Milwaukee Brewers
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[@joemeehan9329]

Greatest Hall of Fame speech ever. It's a kids game played by grown men. Nothing captured the game and the man being inducted better than Ueck. And not a single note in front of him. What a legend.

[@beastie2300]

@@joemeehan9329 he totally displayed that childish love of a game, which is where most of our roots of love for this wonderful game expand from!

[@SCjmb914]

Bob Uecker is a treasure. He truly is one of a kind. He is definitely "Mr. Baseball."

[@wjfennelly3357]

Not one second of that speech did he ever look down. Not one second of it was written. A very brilliant speaker.

[@cegtown]

Indeed. CEO material for any company. Minus the laughs of course.

[@bobbeef5576]

Johnathan Doe hes old and still kicking hes blessed

[@zebunker]

"CEO material for any company. Minus the laughs of course." WTF. A CEO can be anybody.

[@rickt1951]

He didn't need notes because he's been doing that for years on Johnny Carson and he just put everything together.The thing I like the most is his dead pan approach he's brilliant at it and I could watch him over and over. Wathch him on Johnny Carson he's a trip.

[@gdoug4152]

+Ze Bunker ok

[@macofalltrades6396]

Enjoy him while we can, you'll never see another one like him.

[@Rayburn58]

BFD! This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@Rayburn58, Bob Uecker is not being inducted into the Hall of Fame here. He is being honored by the Hall who gave him that year's FORD FRICK AWARD for broadcasting durability and popularity in promoting his team in his market and the game, in his case, nationally. You do know the difference, right? He is not being inducted. Sheesh!!

[@GeorgeD1965]

@@Rayburn58 he didn't go in as a player, but a broadcaster

[@wvu05]

@@Rayburn58 He was never eligible to get in as a player. You have to play for at least ten seasons. He only played for six.

[@donsmith3857]

@@Rayburn58 take a chill pill dude--broadcasters DO get elected to the hof you know and bob was one of the best

[@thinkcivil1627]

I worked construction during summers in the 1970s, when I was going to college. After work (weather permitting) I'd go fishing; wading long stretches of a river in WI and I'd always get back to my car when it was dark. I would sit in my car, crack a beer and listen to Bob calling a Brewers game. My whole life was before me and I didn't have a care in the world. I recently retired and it seems like it was just yesterday. Bob's strong, smooth voice ("jjjuuusssttt a bit outside") and the way he entertained you with self-deprecating stories, as he effortlessly called a game, made him one of the best. It's great to see him recognized and honored in such a proper way. He also shares my passion for Great Lakes fishing and his annual Lake MI tournament raised money for worthy causes. Thanks for the ride Bob.

[@jbonbright]

" My whole life was before me and I didn't have a care in the world." Been there, brother. At 61 it seems like yesterday. You never know you're living in the "good old days" until they're in the rear view. Great tribute.

[@thinkcivil1627]

@@jbonbright Where did the years go? I'm 65 and I keep telling my kids to enjoy every phase of their lives and to somehow choose to find joy in life because the time goes by "like smoke through a keyhole" as Jack Nicholson said in "The Bucket List." Great memories are worth holding onto. If you get a chance, read Bob's book. You will appreciate it.

[@petep5207]

In the game of life, where so many clamor to fit in with the masses, it is OK to be... "Juuuussst.....a bit outside" Long live Bob Eucker

[@jeremytrieloff]

So glad this video exists. The jokes. The Hall of Famers and others literally not able to hold back tears of laughter. Just beautiful. As a kid growing up in Wisconsin attending games at County Stadium as a Brewers fan still to this day, I cherish this guy.

[@christopherprosser9177]

Yup, he’s a gem, and a very talented gentleman.

[@natestorm194]

The injection line killed me

[@gregwatson8219]

Well dserved

[@gillrowley7264]

I'm in Madison, and a life long Cubs fan, but this is golden. I loved his Miller Lite commercials. "I must be in the front row.."

[@donc9751]

I always loved that guy and my family as well! We weren't anywhere near Wisconsin, he's an all American hero! Talented speaker and comedian too!

[@loufournier5397]

His timing and delivery. Impeccable. There won’t be another like him in the sports world.

[@gmill7414]

One time, in a rain delay, he riffed "letters from home" for about an hour. Hilarious!

[@wanderdworld]

What a great guy!! The country needs more guys like Bob Uecker

[@hectorlopez1069]

He is so funny while commentating in baseball.

[@thomasford8853]

I'm 68 and a lifelong Wisconsin resident and baseball fan! Uecker is, if possible, funnier while calling a game than he was during this speech! When there's a rain delay we don't change the radio station, we turn up the volume because we're about to be entertained by Mr. Baseball! Uecker is obviously hilarious but he's also extremely knowledgeable! It's always been surprising to me that he never moved on to a bigger market...but in Milwaukee we're sure glad he hasn't!!

[@Shoprestorationthe]

Some people are motivated by loyalty and love of their hometown and/or home team, more so than money.. I’d like to think Bob was that kind of guy. The Yankees, Dodgers, Braves and a few other teams are WAY too uptight to ever have a comedic master like Bob as their main broadcaster. So if you’re going to choose from a smaller market team, why not choose your own home town?

[@cheapseats12]

Living Legend! What a speech. Stone faced the entire speech. Not even a smirk basically with all those jokes. Mr. Baseball

[@markoxamitny9014]

That stone face is what made his speech exceptional 👏👏👏

[@Rayburn58]

BFD! This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@cheapseats12]

@@Rayburn58 the next time u have a thought buddy.....let it go. If anything is disgusting it's u.

[@theolamp5312]

Bob Uecker loves baseball, but he absolutely understands comedy. Deadpan delivery, timing, material -etc. Carson loved him as a guest. That's saying something.

[@Nightwatchman53]

@@cheapseats12 I guess he doesn't have a clue that Uecker was inducted as a broadcaster and not a player..

[@RFXLR]

His deadpan delivery is priceless!

[@toddcampbell1647]

2 mins in and I was in tears, this man is a treasure

[@thecamprandallkid4451]

I remember a game he called talking about how he was a gymnast. He said he didn't do great on the pummel horse, but he was riding it side saddle. I laughed my ass off

[@gobucky100]

Was listening to a game once and he was talking about his time serving in the military and talked about how many times he was shot and almost hit…not by the enemy though by his fellow soldiers 😂

[@thomasbeasley578]

Happy 90th Birthday Bob Uecker !!!

[@mitchlancaster566]

I've watched this many times and Bob's daughter-in-law, she has a hat on and glasses and a long dress and she's sitting next to her husband which is Bob's son, she's beautiful and the expression on Bob's son's face when he's talking about how proud he was of his boys when they played in the championship game and they lost, Bob's son's face shows a big smile, and I'm certain that Bob has produced many smiles through the years for his family

[@gailesmusictherapy8525]

I was very privileged to have met him in person! I attended his daughters wedding to my brother, Bob was so kind and considerate, he made my parents feel so comfortable and even took us to the game night before the wedding! My parents are farmers in the Midwest of Illinois and had never attended a major league baseball game… He was such a charming host and guess what, we all were on the “front row“ 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️

[@stevenschiller3692]

I feel so lucky to have grown up in the Milwaukee area. Bob Uecker is a gem that can't be replaced.

[@ranchmexico5788]

South side Milwaukee Wisconsin

[@Rayburn58]

This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

@@Rayburn58 Your rant has nothing to do with Bob Uecker.

[@Mark-sj3xb]

They even named a card game after him

[@mattoman2010]

@@Mark-sj3xb 🤣

[@oriolesfan129]

I was there for Eddie Murray's induction. But Uecker had me rolling with so much laughter I cried. He was just plain hilarious.

[@patrickgray5633]

I can imagine you know Orioles Fan he told a story once he & Al Michaels were doing a game with Howard Cosell. Michaels said “Cosell was calling for a bunt in a situation where if the manager did it he’d be fired.” Uecker trying to be professional is saying Howard it’s not a good idea & Cosell in his smart ways says “Ok Bob I get the point you don’t have to be so truculent, you probably don’t know what truculent means???” Uecker didn’t bat an eye & said “If you had a truck & I borrowed it it be a truculent.” Lol laughing when the story was told Uecker said “Howard wanted to hit me I know he did he couldn’t believe I said that.”

[@stephennixon9609]

Boy he has got to be the funniest man in all of Baseball. When you see all those Hall of Famers crying with laughter it's priceless.

[@mikes3827]

Yep that's true. IMO, still one of the most iconic, funniest commercials in TV history was Bob doing his "Must be in the front rowwww" for Lite beer.

[@randyrysdale852]

they love him

[@edcain3676]

Remember Someone On Talk Show Asking Him How He Caught Knuckle ball Pitchers.His Response Was " No Problem ,I Just Waited for It To Hit the Back Screen , & Threw It Back To Pitcher" Lol

[@gillrowley7264]

You need to read his book - Catcher in the Wry - hilarious.

[@donaldvice1046]

What a guy! In my top 3 all time. Listened to him for seems like 15 - 20 years!

[@richardmadden7222]

God blessyou Bob Uecker. You brought laughter to millions!

[@timothywilliams1359]

Has this been 9 years ago already? Man, Uecker is the greatest. This speech - in front of all the Hall of Famers now gone - will never be forgotten.

[@agrofindastation]

Oh you're gonna hate this, this was 20 years ago. He was the 2003 award winner.

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Grown Men Crying Tears Of Laughter! That is truly heartwarming to see!

[@samiam619]

Not sure, but I think it was Willy Mays…

[@DrStephieRaeGrenier]

Priceless

[@cottagechskitty]

I always love these beloved Hall of Famers wiping tears from their eyes from laughter

[@patrickgray1438]

cottagechskitty Lol yeah Reggie & George Brett.

[@taypropertiecools8780]

Even Juan Marichal of all people was cracking up! He's a pretty serious dude.

[@Tyrunner0097]

11:23 What a lineup of legends. Tommy Lasorda, Fergie Jenkins, Rollie Fingers, Willie Mays, Steve Carlton, Brooks Robinson, Tom Seaver, Joe Morgan, and Bud Selig.

[@bryanvondoom1155]

All these years later, still one of my favorite HOF speeches. The line “ This isn’t sour grapes..but I still think I should have gone in as a player “ still makes me laugh when watching it.

[@mook9708]

Never takes himself seriously....one of the smartest, funniest men ever..if you have never seen him on Carson you haven't experienced Bob Eucker...love him....

[@debrakozel8957]

No one to this day has yet to give such a hilarious, enjoyable speech. This man is amazing!!

[@mookmormon46]

The best induction speech ever‼️

[@sachs7391]

I’ve watched this speech at least 10 times and it still has me on the floor cracking up. Uke is the best, and there will never be anyone else like him.

[@kevingilligan139]

Greatest. Induction. Speech. Ever.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Kevin Gilligan Agreed!!

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

Phil Rizzuto's is up there ...

[@JasonNation72]

I loved his role as a commentator in the 1989 movie Major League - "Juuuust a bit outside".

[@sergeantmasson3669]

That was a reference to when Nolan Ryan first joined MLB big leagues.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

If doesn't have any Felonies he should have.

[@cokesquirrel]

I was on the field pregame in 1983 at a white Sox versus brewers game When I was 14 years old and had the pleasure of meeting bob uecker.... I had just finished finished reading his Paperback book called catcher in the wry And Being a child not doing much better I said did you know there was another book called catcher in the rye but it was spelled differently. I was just a young kid and he could have blown me off for ignored me but he took a good 20 or 30 seconds to shake my hand look me in the eye and make me feel welcome. From what I have read from him what I have read about him And my brief interaction with him He really is a gentleman And 1Hilarious guy

[@shelleymergen4014]

I had the honor of meeting Bob in person. He cracked me up in person as much as he does on the radio and a veteran of TV and movies!!

[@RonaldCoomer]

Still the best Hall of Fame speech ever

[@dalet1649]

Bob Uecker, the finest man to ever of come out of Milwaukee, this was an Awesome clip, thanks to the GREAT Bob Uecker & baseball.

[@dantheman5745]

This was awesome. He even had Carlton Fisk and Tom Seaver cracking up. Ueck's the best. Turned 85 this year. Sad to see how many of the HOF'ers there are already gone now. Sparky, McCovey, Gary Carter, Ralph Kiner, Kirby Puckett, Ernie Banks, Yogi.

[@matthewyoung2632]

At least that had that great memory before they passed. Uecker was priceless

[@dancolonna6590]

Absolute goat, how he remained deadpanned and did it all off hand is incredible

[@DrStephieRaeGrenier]

It's possible it was all ad libbed, or he had 50+ years of practice lol

[@Music-lx1tf]

Mr Baseball, a national treasure. I grew up in Milwaukee. Listened many, many nights.

[@jerseyneil1]

That was one of the best speeches I ever heard, better than any stand-up performance by a comedian.

[@TheParrottStan]

not a comedian just a ok ball player that would make a comedian look bad

[@ckmoore101]

Good speech, but don't be ridiculous. Why do people have to engage in ridiculous hyperbole?

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

I believe he did this speech without notes.

[@richardcooper3507]

Totally agree. He didn't look down for his speech, not once. He was stone-faced the entire time when everyone else was wiping tears of laughter from their eyes. Not easy to do for anyone!

[@richardcooper3507]

@@ckmoore101Did you listen to him calling games at all? He was always baseball first, but he could make the worst game ever into an enjoyable experience because of how good he was at his craft. He's one of the best broadcasters ever! That's not hyperbole, it is fact! If you don't get it or didn't listen to him often I understand, but he is one of the most beloved baseball people on the planet. He is a legendary broadcaster & one of the best characters baseball has ever had emerge from the game.

[@nicholaskrueger9462]

I watch so much stand up. I dont think ive ever laughed harder. How does he NEVER smile firing off these gems?!

[@17Helton]

He hits you so hard right off the bat! "A Nativity-Type Setting...." Uecker had nothing written in front of him. Most Inductees work on a speech like this from January to June but Bob went out there and spoke 20m from memory. Brilliant comedic acting through mostly self-deprecating humor.

[@ronjones-6977]

I could just imagine a "you smile, you lose" contest with Euck and Leslie Nielson.

[@taocpa]

That was the best Hall of Fame acceptance speech I’ve ever seen.

[@ronjones-6977]

Better than most sets I've seen at a comedy venue. And those legends in attendance. Wow! One of the few times it pays to be old. I recognized so many.

[@PaulJohnson-vn7eh]

I was driving a cab that day and listening on the radio. I almost drove into the ditch a couple of times from laughter.

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

I'd love to see Mario Mendoza get one in somewhere.

[@jimhandler1129]

He had a better overall average @@QuarrellaDeVil

[@DrStephieRaeGrenier]

@@ronjones-6977 I wish I would have recognized them. I could tell they were legends. I wish I would have recognized them.

[@frankbaptie6796]

"Grab a Bat and stop this Rally" Genius!

[@Rayburn58]

This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@jasonfritz838]

@@Rayburn58 Up your meds.

[@jdhrap]

Rayburn58 ummmm...he was inducted for broadcasting not playing. You really think he made it as a player?

[@williamsmith8790]

Rayburn58 Calm down, Francis.

[@markrush5013]

broadcaster induction ...not as a player.he was an awful player.smoltz was good....got a world series ring but great stats. not sure why youre whining about him.Murph was great but just a few HRs short of that magic 400.

[@chicken_953]

He might be the most witty brilliant hilarious guy that ever lived!!!

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

Are you on drugs??

[@paulsickels4205]

@@BuckyBrown-lt4ry are you the one who keeps liking your own posts?

[@Nightwatchman53]

So many of these legends we see are gone now..Kirby, Brock, Sutton, Carter, Morgan, Seaver, Yogi, Sparky, Niekro, Lasorda, etc..

[@PlanetEarth3141]

They leave a lasting legacy that every player and fan should remember and emulate.

[@thomassant2154]

Baseball's version of Rodney Dangerfield! And we love and really do respect him! Making people smile and laugh is a gift. God bless him!

[@JoeC818PureBlood]

Spot on!

[@marycostello654]

Better than abbot and costello

[@patrickdietze70]

Both were masters of the one liner.

[@Rayburn58]

This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@dangelo1369]

@@Rayburn58 He went in as a broadcaster. Don't get so worked up about it. He's there with guys like Bob Prince, Mel Allen, Red Barber, Vin Scully, Harry Carey and Jack Buck. So he's in the hall with some legendary voices of the game. You were aware that there's a separate wing for broadcasters, weren't you? baseballhall.org/discover-more/awards/887

[@thebipolarbear1]

A true legend and icon. Brilliant at everything he did. I loved growing up to his voice and personality. From tv and the major league movie's to him calling games it was a treasure to be entertained by you Bob. Thanks for all the times sir. I tip my hat to you

[@dttruman]

I like how the camera panned around to show all the greats' reactions to the speech.

[@Rayburn58]

This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@dttruman]

@@Rayburn58 I thought this video was about Bob Uecker getting into the HOF. I think everyone from back in the 60's,70's, 80, 90's, and 2000's knows Uecker wasn't voted in for his baseball talent, but for his game calling and the promotion of the game. Your animosity is lost on Uecker, but you definitely have a point concerning some of those voted in and others left out.

[@DrStephieRaeGrenier]

@@Rayburn58Too bad you are having a hard time with a legendary broadcaster being in the HOF and mistakenly comparing him to players not in the HOF. Hope you have something worthwhile in your life to concern yourself about.

[@dodge96neon]

he bears a striking resemblance to former indians broadcaster harry doyle

[@johnhardman825]

Just a bit outside!

[@mickeypurdy2851]

1 goddamn hit??????

[@steveskouson9620]

"Just a bit outside." steve

[@leerunning4666]

Doyle: "He's a convicted felon." Broadcast partner: "Uh, no" Doyle: "Well, he ought to be."

[@richardhodge4347]

Ah Christ....who cares

[@eugenekrabs5085]

the football joke was one of the best ones I've ever heard in my life LOL! Great Speech

[@MrCoughdrop]

Eugene Krabs I

[@tomschwartz9061]

Eugene Krabs i

[@17Helton]

His cadence was perfect as he took his time bringing in the neighbor and then....BOOM it's over! Perfectly done.

[@KenAdams426]

the best ambassador of baseball you could ever have.

[@crankshafted]

one of my most prized baseball cards... 1965 topps bob uecker left handed batter card.... lol what a jokester!

[@generalmorose3523]

Long time baseball announcers become like family, and Uecker is the uncle that you genuinely like.

[@tomitstube]

well deserved, one of the greatest ambassadors of the game.

[@relytj321]

It's interesting to consider that as the camera pans around in that video and shows all of the MLB legends on the stage with him, at some point during a season, Ueck incorporates a story about each and every one of them into his broadcasts. To have a guy do games who knows all of the greats of the game and get to hear those stories is a treasure. I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life and I literally grew up listening to Ueck do games on the radio. Ueck really is a treasure. I don't have to sit through an endless stream of blathering about exit velocity and all of the new analytics that broadcasters think have meaning to a game. I get to hear Ueck weave a 15-minute story about Robin Yount or Lou Brock in between calling the game and it's wonderful. He knows all of those great players. How many of the "new" broadcasters have stood around the cage during BP and swapped stories? How many of them can talk about about a game in St. Louis in 1965 and share a Bob Gibson story?

[@ngzcaz]

Just genius.... His timing was like all the great comics. Flawless..

[@ConorKlecker]

Uecker, a slice of Milwaukee.

[@SeanKelley]

_Juuust a bit outside_

[@MarkMeyer]

Completely dead pan. Great delivery.

[@Aviyaytor]

Love Uke! He is what is, and always be right in our beloved past time. Mr. Baseball.

[@hlchjcdad]

As it has been been said, the official soundtrack of Wisconsin Summer!

[@bigal1337]

So many good ones gone since this speech Sparky, Carter, Sutton, Puckett to name a few. What an era of baseball to grow up and play in! Thank you guys and Rest In Peace!

[@rscasper6088]

This speech never gets old. Got to love Ueck!

[@adminycount7377]

As a Braves fan in Atlanta, Bob Uecker was a fan favorite. I still enjoy clips like these and they fill my heart with laughter, especially when Mr. Baseball to me is at the microphone. Thanks for making baseball a lot less boring to watch when you where on the field and especially in the booth, congratulations on your career reward.

[@hectorlopez1069]

His last years were with the braves.

[@jlkaplan]

One of the best public speeches of any kind - ever.

[@carlosiswhoiis9971]

"...Little specs of flour keep dropping out." That imagine is priceless. Always loved watching Bob with Johnny on the Tonight Show.

[@brooklynbummer]

He has done a lot for baseball, added some humor that the game needs.

[@johnnyd63]

He is living proof that personality, humor, and humility can take you far.

[@patrickgray5633]

Absolutely a .200 batting average he made the most out of it.

[@MovieFinatic]

This is freaking awesome Bob Uecker is a legend....old Harry Doyle still has it!

[@dason8024]

Ah, who cares. No one’s listening out there anyway!

[@Rayburn58]

This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@ryanm4013]

@@Rayburn58 How many times are you going to cry about this? He wasn’t inducted as a player anyways so your whole rant is baseless and senseless. Go take a nap

[@mangear2851]

A serious class act! Quite a gentleman. Maybe one of the best speakers I've ever heard or seen.

[@68air]

How the heck could he give that speech straight faced.

[@allenrmontana]

I was in Dodger Stadium the night Uecker hit the home run off of Koufax, an 11 year old kid on vacation out there and first big league game....57 years later and I am still watching him. He is an American institution, and one of the best things to ever come from the sport of baseball. When a kid complains about batting .225, you can always say that's 25 points better than Uecker lol

[@RDSports5]

The only other baseball voice embedded in my mind besides my local broadcasters. Thank you so much for all the fun you've brought to the game all these years Bob, you're one of a kind.

[@dennisddd8243]

He's so great. Baseball's answer to Don Rickles. You got to love him.

[@stonerbellinger8679]

This guy's incredible omg

[@billgrandone3552]

I went to several Cardinal games in the 60's and had the opportunity to watch Bob try to play baseball. i even told my little league team to watch Bob carefully so they wouldn't make the same mistakes. God bless you Bob. You are not only one of the funniest men to come out of baseball, but truth be told a damn fine defensive catcher.

[@dovbarleib3256]

Greatest defensive catcher.... unless the pitcher threw knuckleballs. He could not catch those knuckleballs.

[@LostMyMojo100]

Nobody can!!! 😆😆

[@billgrandone3552]

Bob had a secret stategy for handling knuckle balls. "Wait until they stop rolling , then pick 'em up"@@LostMyMojo100

[@jdn645]

One of the greatest ambassadors for baseball that anyone could ever imagine! I love Bob Ueker! His wit and charm are unparalleled!

[@macandcheesebaconater8308]

Bob Uecker, Mr. Baseball. An amazing human being and a wonderful broadcaster. He is what Milwaukee Brewers baseball is all about. I love Bob Uecker and most certainly love our Milwaukee Brewers!! Go Brew Crew!!!

[@medicmikerelf3309]

Please don’t say he are a Packers fan 2, I’m Joking, I Love The White Sox and The Chicago Bears

[@SIXPACFISH]

He could always say the funniest things and not crack up. Uecker is amazing. This speech gave me three coughing fits.

[@stormydavis8546]

These guys are dying, look how many of them were in tears with laughter, he’s really THAT good and such deadpan delivery as if he’s just told you it’s raining out.

[@bobmudge4836]

If you don’t love Ueck, you don’t love baseball or humor. But how sad to see all the great players no longer with us.

[@nickajk1]

a true genius what a baseball ambassador there is no other that can make you smile and cry at the same time

[@martinshaff4326]

Might be one of the funniest speeches I've seen! and without notes!

[@colbs237]

Awesome :) Bob Costas asked him several times to prepare notes, at least write down 4 or 5 things. And he didn't! So, so good!

[@NatureB3]

Martin Shaff - I was there for Eddie Murray, but this was the best speech of the ceremony.

[@cheapseats12]

To give all those jokes just absolutely deadpan is amazing! A true legend!

[@Rayburn58]

This is a joke and quite disgusting, bob uecker in the HOF. When the likes of Gil Hodges, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Orel Hershiser are snubbed. John Smoltz first ballot HOF, yet never during his career could he stand in the shoes of the Hershiser from 1984-1989. Even after his arm trouble he was at least as good or better then smoltz. craig biggio HOF on 2nd year of eligibility. At no point in his career could he stand in the shoes of Gil Hodges, or Don Mattingly from 1984-89, or Dale Murphy from 1980-1987 a 2 time MVP. HOF is a sham and a joke if smoltz, uecker, biggio in HOF and Hodges, Hershiser, Mattingly, and Murphy are no

[@cheapseats12]

@@Rayburn58 He went in as a broadcaster you twit. Please stop talking.

[@waynemarvin5661]

@@Rayburn58 You know, don't you, that he's in the Hall of Fame as a broadcaster, not a player.

[@Will-h8j]

@@Rayburn58he’s in as a broadcaster. Not a player. He even jokes about this.

[@nealgordon3712]

Bob Uecker congratulates this was long over do, I'm glad your alive to receive it. Very humorous story.

[@mitchlancaster566]

To see the other Hall of famers laughing and water rolling out of their eyes, brings great joy, thanks Bob

[@murphaa9564]

Bob's one of the funniest of men on earth...

[@skooberflonk7813]

I know, right?!?

[@KOTHFanRantsandVidsisawesome]

+Murph AA Mr. Belvidere was vastly underrated show.,

[@tangobango9653]

One of the quickest, sharpest comedy minds ever...plus that deadpan look just destroys you.

[@beastie2300]

This is by far the best induction speech of all time!

[@ludicrous7044]

They took so long to nominate him he said he thought about not accepting!😏

[@randyborst7517]

I've been listening to him since the 80's. I listen to alot of games over the years even when they are mediocre just to listen to him. Now he rarely does road games but 81 or so are treasures.

[@DCG550]

My favorite line was “Hey Eucker,, grab a bat and stop this rally”. Classic!

[@Cavethug]

Bob Uecker.... The guy is just an absolute legend. There's announcers, and then there's the guys who transcend their profession. They kind of turn it into something their own. They're rare, Paul Harvey for news, Myron Cope for Steelers Football, Bob Uecker for baseball, you listen to hear them as much or more than you listen to hear what they're talking about. It's hard not to think that we lived in the golden age of broadcasting, and people like this are the reason we were so blessed.

[@ToddieBender]

One of the funniest guys ever according to Norm Macdonald.

[@pigactor]

Where do you think Uecker gets his ideas from?

[@jamessweet5341]

Bob did something for baseball in those days that we'd never see today. He made it fun to watch.

[@tonyperkis420]

@@pigactor He is also a holocaust denier

[@pigactor]

@@tonyperkis420 Stalin was just as bad.

[@tonyperkis420]

@@pigactor 600, 6 million, who really knows?

[@Nestor123057]

"Thank you for making this evening necessary."

[@stevewisniewski5860]

Out of all the greatest comedians that I’ve ever seen, I don’t think anybody could ever roast themselves as good as Bob Uecker could on a consistent basis. Talk about somebody who had so much fun making fun of himself you have the confidence of one of the proudest Mnd you could ever meet.I remember growing up listening to him on the radio during rainstorms in a barbecue outside of the garage with my dad. No TV, it was always the radio and Bob Uecker in the Brewers. God bless.

[@kaveman1021]

How he maintains a straight face is epic.

[@beckyknutson3306]

I don't think you guys know how much of a treasure it is it flip on Bob Uecker as he covers the Brewers while you're driving. Truly a great experience. One that I may look back on and realized I took for granted. It's sad to say, but his years are coming to an end. Until then...GO BREWERS...GET UP GET UP GET OUTTA HERE AND GONEEEEEEE

[@jeremytrieloff]

As a Wisconsin-ite who remembers watching Robin Yount play at Count Stadium as a kid and have listened to countless games on the radio, I am completely aware and I'm with ya all the way. I could listen to him even talk about nonsense all day. A treasure he is. GO CREW!

[@SteveMudersbach]

Besides Vin, no exception to his recent passing, Bob is the second greatest baseball announcer of all time. My opinion.

[@022171]

A legendary treasure of baseball.

[@mooniejohnson]

May he live a thousand years.

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

I think not.

[@chefohrn]

Would love to have a beer with this guy!!

[@danbarrett6113]

The greatest HOF acceptance speech of all time.

[@andycpanda]

Probably one of the Greatest Ambassador’s for MLB Baseball

[@daleradder7354]

Great guy funny to God bless this man he deserves to be inducted into the hall of fame.

[@bathtub_jim7652]

I've loved him since the lite beer commercials. Man, I must be getting old. 😁

[@patearly9492]

One of the most beloved baseball men and announcers ever. God bless everyone

[@daviddavidson8050]

Hello and thank you for this warm-hearted recommendation MLB. Uecker is one of a kind boy! A great announcer and friend to all in baseball, even when it was just a game. God love um and the Baseball HOF for doing its due diligence to induct him into the Hall forevermore. "Hey! Get your foot off my shoulder!"--Bob Uecker to Andre the Giant, Wrestlemania 4 Interview (RIP Andre the Giant.)