Brian Anderson reflects on Bob Uecker | Hot Stove

[@TheBaldCroatian]

BA is a legend in his own right. Wisconsin is lucky to have had Ueck and also Brian Anderson.

[@JackChiefton]

Milwaukee has had legends in broadcasting.

[@austinm2817]

Not to mention Layne Grindle or Jeff Levering. Us brewer fans are so lucky

[@TheBaldCroatian]

@@austinm2817 I gotta say though, Bill Schroeder is awful.

[@clubin78]

This will be the first Summer of my life I will not hear his voice during a Brewer game

[@brentneevel5630]

Same...

[@jamesleverentz6294]

Yep. And I’m almost 49.

[@adammiller8597]

Time flies I remember it like it was yesterday I was running down the halls in the school and now I'm growing grey hair. Gotta enjoy life that's what he did

[@TheGooodGuys]

I’m a Royals fan and that hurt reading.

[@jesusoftheapes]

I am 46 this year and have grown up with radio legends who called our sports. Max McGee, Jim Irwin and Bob Scott are as great of broadcasters as have ever been and none of them held a candle to Bob Uecker. Bob Uecker being gone is a lifetime of calls and jokes that landed harder than Prince Fielder falling off the upper decks. Bob was not only a legend in media he was the greatest one across all sports and someone who belonged to our Brewers despite all the other fame that came with those jobs. Bob would have been able to work in Hollywood for his entire life had he chosen that path. HE was popular enough to be a fulltime movie star but Bob did not do that! Bob would never leave WI baseball while he was alive. He was where he was meant to be and lead us through some of the worst baseball seasons imaginable. No matter how bad our Crew was that season at least we had Bob making it entertaining to listen to. We lost something special this time around ! We all are lesser people after today.

[@adamjolin]

BA's emotion at the end sums up how all of us Wisconsinites are feeling right now. RIP, Love ya Ueck!

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

He was a terrible announcer and an un funny man 😢

[@JeremyNiemczyk]

@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 really edgy.

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

@@adamjolin sorry he passed. Was around for 30 years too long not anywhere near a hall of fame broadcaster. He was a hack. Unfunny unoriginal

[@BrianDefferding]

I've never met the man, but I feel like I've known him my whole life. He was the soundtrack to my summers. I remember being a kid, riding my bike around with the other kids on the block, coming back to brats on the grill, grabbing an orange soda and hearing the Ueck on the radio announcing Brewers games. In the last couple years, whenever he would do playcalling for games and someone hit a home run, I would listen in closely and re-listen to them as if I just heard an official announcement to the end of a war. I knew there wasn't going to be that many games left in him. He was the best. The sport won't be the same without him.

[@beatlepaul77]

I used to listen to baseball in Cleveland with the late great Herb Score in the 70s, 80s and 90s. They become part of your lives, so I know you feel. I wanted to write to you because you reminded me briefly of my youth. Condolences and Thanks.

[@james_library]

BA did a great job keeping it together for this interview until the end. And hes absolutely right. Bob Uecker for brewers fans is different than what everyone else got to see. An absolutely special man behind the microphone. I grew up listening to Ueck during those awful early 2000s brewers but he was a must listen every night. He was almost like listening to a game with a friend with the stories and how genuine he was during the broadcasts. There will never be another one like him. Rest in Peace, Mr. Baseball

[@taylorvandehey1883]

The last 5 seconds BA, you nailed it. It hurts here in WI.

[@duanetomka6559]

Spot on BA! "There was the world's Bob Uecker and there was Wisconsin's Bob Uecker"...this one stings so much but thanks for so many memories Ueck . Childhood memories of summer nights with family and friends listening to you just be you! RIP fellow Milwaukee Tech Trojan!

[@trainmandavid8408]

My wife and I live near Chicago and for over the last 20 years we have adopted the Brewers as one of our favorite teams to root for every summer. The city, the fans, the atmosphere are top notch - Bob Uecker announcing the games was the cherry on top of the sundae. His humor and kind demeanor was comforting to say the least. One memory I still laugh about was when I was listening to the Cubs play the Brew Crew up in Milwaukee. Ritchie Sexson was coming to bat against Kerry Wood. Bob said the following “Here comes Ritchie. Wood had Tommy John surgery that caused him to miss last season and there is concern it might have taken some velocity off his fastball. The pitch. Strike one on the inside corner. 98 miles per hour. Yeah, I can really tell it affected him.” 😂😂. Priceless - I’ll miss you Sir. Rest in Peace.

[@Chris-ey6rn]

Oak Creek WI born and raised . Skipped school for opening day at County Stadium , Cheers and God Speed with a Miller Light 🍻

[@PBL19999]

Wisconsin summers will never be the same. Uek captured the rhythm of the game so perfectly. Called the game straight, never more details than necessary, could mix in a story perfectly in a half inning without stepping on the play by play, called the game in the context of the entire season. And damn did he love baseball, and did Wisconsin love him.

[@CraigCook-r5w]

Love me some Bob Uecker and sad he's gone. But with 90 years lived, he had a really full and wonderful life.

[@CrazyWhiteBoomer]

Chief Wahoo and the Cuyahoga Warriors are grieving tonight... Thanks for all the laughs, Bob and GO INDIANS!

[@mehill7786]

I downloaded Major league just to watch as a tribute.

[@derrickgreen2035]

I live in Chicago and back in the day WTMJ would come in clear in daytime I would listen to him and he was a fantastic broadcaster.

[@SaberToothBicycle]

I tuned into Brewers games regularly--just to hear his voice.

[@nicktherealtor219]

I've been lucky, I've had Bob and the Brewers since I was 6 in1982. Seeing BA break up at the end really got me. Been a rough day, but so many great stories.Thank you Bob for your loyalty and your humanity.

[@Mike-wm4xx]

Milwaukee Brewers radio network will never be the same without Bob 😭

[@RyanWehr]

Wisconsin lost a friend today. I’ll Miss his voice forever…. Today is a sad day.

[@ShyGuyLoveSongs]

Sad day here in Wisconsin, the voice of summer for generations. BA is great too. Matt V gets it, he is one of our own too , was our young TV guy until he moved up the career ladder. Still have Bill Schroeder , the Rock. Uke will be missed big time, Much loved. RIP Bob.

[@RyanWeber84]

BA at the end is all of us in WI today. RIP Bob.

[@marco4103]

Legitimately BA is a legend in his own right when it comes to doing Brewers games or doing prime time games on TNT

[@wwetnabamafan194]

BA also does some March Madness games for Turner Sports as well.

[@trainmandavid8408]

My wife and I live near Chicago and for over the last 20 years we have adopted the Brewers as one of our favorite teams. The city, the fans, the atmosphere are top notch - Bob Uecker announcing the games was the cherry on top of the sundae. His humor and kind demeanor was comforting to say the least. One memory I still laugh about was when I was listening to the Cubs play the Brew Crew up in Milwaukee. Ritchie Sexson was coming to bat against Kerry Wood. Bob said the following “Here comes Ritchie. Wood had Tommy John surgery last year and they say it might have taken some velocity off his fastball. The pitch. Strike one on the inside corner. 98 miles per hour. Yeah, I can really tell it affected him.” 😂😂. Priceless - I’ll miss you Sir. Rest in Peace.

[@hughmann1908]

His Letterman appearance is legendary 😂 Good stories dude!😊

[@emilypettersen5514]

Some people have so much love for someone that you can see the story like a movie. You did that BA with the golf story. Sending condolences to family and friends and of course all of us the brewers fans! Thank you Bob for everything!!

[@mattanderson6336]

Like all radio announcers Bob was the eyes and voice for all the fans who never had the chance to see a baseball game live. Thousands of us Wisconsinites listened to the Brewers just to hear him broadcast a game.

[@kennethchia4194]

I'd forgotten Matt Vasgersian was the Brewers TV voice before Brian Anderson.

[@thehistoricalgamer]

The Brewers have really spoiled their fans with some tremendous broadcasters.

[@JackChiefton]

And it continues with Jeff Levering.

[@chriskay1449]

Matt was two behind BA. Daron Sutton took over for Matt before giving way to Brian.

[@JJstram84]

Uecker is the only celebrity I've felt true pain and sadness for passing it just hits my heart so much differently. He had felt like wisconsins coolest uncle/grandpa for most of my life. The guy is the definition of a legend. He has touched so many people and made a gigantic impact on this world. He will never be forgotten.

[@ericdahlman3354]

As a Brewer fan and from a family of Brewer fans, i know a lot of people have fond memories of our grandpa's listening to a Uecker broadcast. And now that I'm older, it's always been a great moment listening to Ueck and thinking of those memories. It won't be the same without. But thank you Ueck for the joy you brought to us all. I know they saved you a seat in the front row.

[@turtle19dad]

RIP Bob. Thanks not only for your service (I’m an Army retiree). And more importantly thanks for the laughs and memories. You did the Brew Crew and Wisconsin proud.

[@AustinKloud]

I have never been to Wisconsin, I’ve never been a Brewers fan… but Bob Uecker to me, was the baseball uncle I always listened to and watched because he was sooo incredibly funny. His lost is devastating- RIP Mr. Baseball If you ever get a chance to listen to Norm Macdonald speak about Bob… listen to it, so funny. The old Johnny Carson quest spots on the tonight show… incredibly funny.

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

Love u BA and rip to a legend 😔😔

[@markleach116]

Thanks for the memories!!!

[@cheezblood10]

Legend. Icon. We were lucky to have him Thanks for everything Ueck

[@EdsterIII]

I remember back in the 70's growing up in Milwaukee. Opening Day! Turing on the Radio. If I wasn't in school that is. Hearing Bob Uecker meant Baseball was HERE! Winter was leaving, well not always the case in Milwaukee, but it was time for Baseball and that was SPECIAL! INCREDIBLY SPECIAL! Hearing him call Robin Yount's, Gorman Thomas', or Ben Oglive's home runs gave me CHILLS! "Get up get up GET OUT OF HERE, GONE! A HOME RUN!" His love for the game of baseball was great and you'd hear it everytime the Brewers came out onto the field. This hurts.

[@patrickhill6933]

Great stories, Brian!

[@Cookingafter1200Am]

I'm hurt and so sad. Go brewers and On Wisconsin!!!

[@MichaelHanson-lz3hv]

Bob made the game feel “young” in a way no one could. His pure love and boyish attitude towards the game of baseball was something that only he could do. I know that I will miss his jokes and wise cracks

[@davelong5851]

Feeling sad for all who lack an uncle like Bob Uecker. I was blessed with 2.

[@mikewilliams7985]

A fitting tribute from a future HOF broadcaster himself. If BA stays in Milwaukee he will be revered as well. A great dude and him and Rock are a great team.

[@gtmueller710]

At age 76 Uecker was Milwaukee hearing him every game making baseball interesting win or lose !

[@brucekuehn4031]

Ueck may have been a little slow to warm up professionally with BA, but I have a picture on my phone from a Fan Fest years ago of Bob and a young boy that reminds me how nice he was with kids. There are tables set up where players and staff sit and autograph for people. Most of the guys are quick, a smile and maybe a parent snaps a picture. Bob Uecker would have a real conversation where he was talking and listening with those kids. There is a line waiting, so it has to keep moving, but that boy left feeling like he and Bob had made a real connection. That’s the Bob Uecker I like to remember.

[@davidkrzeszewski4561]

Bob and Ernie Harwell were two of my absolute favorites. No one will ever come close to his baseball and comedic genius. RIP

[@smsmoof8128]

Vin Scully never gave the Hometown voice going higher when something exciting was happening ... some people might not like that but for a kid listening to the Brewer radio in bumfukk Wisconsin it was everything. The end of an era in Milwaukee and Brewer baseball !!

[@DavidPalen-zw4rt]

Thanks, Bob. Enjoy your seat in the front row...

[@bobbeller1457]

The only thing Brian got wrong, kind of. Vin Scully was the best play by play man every, but Bob Uecker was the best baseball announcer ever. Bob did so much more than just play by play when he called a game.

[@jctorontojctoronto]

YT, if you haven't already, bring up Uecker and hawk harrelson WSox brewers together swapping stories hawks last yr. Great stuff

[@kittycatsheavenog]

Up until this moment , I didn't know Uecker played in the MLB

[@aboynamedthump]

See in the front row, rookie!

[@BrianHurleyHarryhoo]

Historically speaking, Bob wasn’t as important to baseball the way the Babe, Hank, Willie or Mickey was, but no one was more vital to the spirit of the game.

[@sonnysamu2645]

RIP Mr. Uecker. Thank you for all that you did for the game of baseball. I will never forget your voice calling Brewers games over the radio as a teenager. There will never be another Mr. Uecker. Thank you. JUST A BITE OUTSIDE!

[@jacobkubacki2719]

Inused to turn of the volume on the TV & listen to Bob call the game instead. RIP

[@scottmccormack3798]

Major league introduced Mr. Baseball to the world. Rip youk! You were the man!

[@gabecarlos61]

Kind of a tumultuous off-season for MLB

[@skullface1966]

Mt Rushmore of baseball broadcasting: Vin Scully, Bob Uecker, Jack Buck, Harry Caray

[@HariSeldon913]

Not a doubt in my mind the pro at that golf course was a fan of Bob Uecker. Then again, who wasn't?

[@jesusoftheapes]

GET UP! GET BACK! GET OUT OF HERE ! GONE! I think Jackson Chourio needs to realize how special it was that Uecker got to call his first homer! I am wildly happy Bob got to see Jackson Chourio come up. Bob at least got to see the Rookie season of the greatest Brewer. See you when it is my time to go Bob. We will all have to get into Heaven now just so we get to listen to Bob's call on the World Series that the Brewers finally win it all . That was a missed opportunity and no one deserved a Championship more than Uecker. WE all said it at least once. The Brewers will probably win the World Series the year Bob dies. That is a joke Bob Uecker would think was hilarious! WE will never listen to baseball the same way after this and the Brewers just lost the one thing that made them more special than the entire MLB so now they must win to cover for the lack of Bob in the booth making this team great.

[@drgoremd]

Having spent a decade listening to Uecker in Milwaukee and a decade listening to Vin Scully in Los Angeles, I would pick listening to Bob over Vin any day of the week.

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

Vinny over talked. Bob was never funny

[@drgoremd]

@ I guess that's why he was so popular, his lack of humor.

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

@@drgoremd he was boring unfunny and very dumb. I mourn his passing and feel for his family but most Milwaukee fans might be fairly simple unenlightened and uncultured

[@blobberto]

Ueck was waaayyy better than Vin Scully the robot

[@jamalama5548]

Wow. Anderson says Scully was the greatest then Uecker??? I could never listen to Scully. He wouldn’t keep quiet ever. Uecker was the best by far.

[@hugovalentincounseling]

😭

[@cherbutler85]

He was supposed to live forever. He deserved so much more than the mostly sh!t Bud Selig and Mark Attanasio had to over him.

[@jrm2383]

Wouldn’t call winning the division 4 of last 6 years shit

[@RyanWehr]

He loved Milwaukee. And Milwaukee loves him.

[@cherbutler85]

You and I both know those teams had zero chance of winning a championship. At the end of your life,…that’s all that mattered. If you ever heard Bob’s voice during the last out of every season for 40 years, as I have, you could tell it mattered to him, too.

[@ArthurVand]

@@cherbutler85 The 2018 Brewers had the best record in the NL and were 1 game away from the World Series. If you didn't believe in that incredible team then why bother watching the sport. The 2011 and 2019 teams were also legit contenders.

[@tweekbomb-hb5vc]

He said announcer since 2017? It’s been since 1971. I am already missing him so much. He made you want to listen on radio and turn down the volume on the tv. I’m so sad.

[@chriskay1449]

Brain Anderson has been the Brewers play by play guy since 2017.

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

He was never funny. Quite frankly was a boring and unlikable personality. He was a terrible announcer and a fairly awful ballplayer. We mourn his loss. But he wAS NEVER an elite announcer. Plus he was a buddy selig stooge

[@stevehuettl8525]

Clown comment

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

@ he was never elite announcer. Just a hack.

[@thehistoricalgamer]

@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 Takes one to know one troll.

[@MalEvansUSA]

Not funny not a great announcer. Sorry he passed. But he was a buddy selig pal

[@chriskay1449]

Wow how pathetic you must be to be posting on two different accounts.

[@derrickgreen2035]

I live in Chicago and back in the day WTMJ would come in clear in daytime I would listen to him and he was a fantastic broadcaster.