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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[@ActuallyEric]

Rest in Peace, Bob. You're definitely in the front row now.

[@LouigiVerona]

Love this comment, man ❤

[@tonyh017]

I forgot about those commercials!

[@edwardebel1847]

Bingo!

[@1COGIC]

Amén 🙏🏾❤

[@garyrobinson2694]

Those were the days of the greats. Rest in peace you'll never be forgotten

[@ladysilverwynde]

Thanks for everything, Uec. There's no crying in baseball. Except for today. 💔

[@kirstynweinberg]

Well said! I was emotional when they announced it was a sad day. Another icon gone. He was a part of my childhood and then as an adult in Major League - absolutely a Classic! There's only one of him and no one can catch up to his 1 man band. He will be missed. This from a Yanks fan.

[@spooky6936]

Best comment here

[@aaronmelton1374]

That was perfect....thank you

[@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!

[@ujjwalbose2047]

It's now a kids game played by grown men using kids rules.

[@Anonymous-er5lx]

Brewers baseball just won't be the same without Bob. It's a sad day in Wisconsin.

[@cUnHeavenCuzMoyacca]

So true. The Sun hasn't shined at all here in the 414 today 😔

[@charlesedwards2856]

It’s a sad day all over today

[@cUnHeavenCuzMoyacca]

@@charlesedwards2856 Facts 🤝🏾

[@ladysilverwynde]

Truth. I'm gutted.

[@cUnHeavenCuzMoyacca]

@@ladysilverwynde 😢

[@fblushelz]

Rest in peace, Mr baseball 🕊️ another all-time great gone ❤️

[@corvairkid63]

May the perpetual light shine upon you, Mr. Uecker.

[@golferguy1525]

the greatest induction speech ever. sad to hear of his passing. rest in peace.

[@a_missippian]

he's on the front row now - precious guy and a national treasure

[@SCjmb914]

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

[@elizajc821]

Goodness we are going to MISS "Mr. Baseball" .... how he kept a straight face, I will never know. LOOOOOOVE, Bob ~ R.I.P.

[@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.

[@mike7696]

Which book, Catcher in the wry?

[@thinkcivil1627]

@A nice play on words. Well done!

[@ksata-e9y]

Rest in peace Bob. Prayers that you are now in the front row. The front row that really matters, in heaven. Gosh, you provided so much laughter and joy to a broken world. Thank you.

[@RonaldCoomer]

Still the best Hall of Fame speech ever

[@Kafka451]

The BEST HOF speech there's ever gonna be............

[@mashdatrashvideos2831]

Such a Legend, being a kid in 1980's watching Bob was an honor

[@toddcampbell1647]

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

[@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....

[@tylerjerabek5204]

Carson was 20 years ago He’s STILL doing Brewers home games- he can turn an 8 run lead into 4-5 innings of comedy gold

[@Dulcimerist]

@@tylerjerabek5204 I was hoping for another season. :( He will be missed by all.

[@GodMode365]

The deadpan face that he never broke once...the rhythm, the pauses, the timing....masterclass in hilarious self deprication without a hint of vulgarity

[@The765Das]

was looking for this comment, the delivery is too good, even how he pans the crowd.

[@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?

[@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

[@terminat1]

Uecker.

[@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

[@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

[@maxdegrom6907]

You're in the' front row' of every baseball and comedy fan today, Bob. Rest in greatness.

[@RFXLR]

His deadpan delivery is priceless!

[@curtish2541]

His eternal love for the game he was so average at, and his undying self deprecating humor, embody all of us as fans. He was truly one of the greats in his own way.

[@taragrantham1338]

Rest in Peace Mr. Uecker thank you for making baseball better!

[@thomasbeasley578]

Happy 90th Birthday Bob Uecker !!!

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@gillrowley]

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!

[@mookmormon46]

The best induction speech ever‼️

[@johnhutto71]

I'm sitting here laughing and crying. You were the sound of summer growing up in Wisconsin and will be very much missed.

[@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!😏

[@wanderdworld]

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

[@hectorlopez1069]

He is so funny while commentating in baseball.

[@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.”

[@christophercasey6775]

What took baseball so long to have Bob inducted is beyond me.

[@Dulcimerist]

@@patrickgray5633 I remember Bob Uecker telling that story on a late night talk show! It was hilarious! Norm MacDonald has some good Bob Uecker stories that are easy to find. My favorite has a great quote about John Fogerty.

[@imisspresidentreagan]

I’m 51 and have lived near Milwaukee my whole life. I have been listening to Bob Uecker every season. It wouldn’t seem right without him. We’ve been lucky to have him 49 years now.

[@patrickgray5633]

Yes you have I’m from Cincinnati & a Reds fan we were lucky to have Marty Brennaman & Joe Nuxhall forever.

[@dr.jackkevorkian1119]

Indeed You are lucky. I’m a Reds fan but man…. Ueck is a Living Legend that we’ll all miss when He’s gone.

[@cowboysfan782008]

We moved when I was almost 6 but you and I are about the same age and born in the same area. I was born at Columbia Hospital in late 1968 and we lived in Port Washington. All of my extended family still lives in the area, Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Beloit. In the mid 80s my buddy was a bellman at the Disneyland Hotel. He delivered orange juice to Mr. Ueckers room, met him and told me that he was the most genuine celebrity type he'd ever met, and he met a bunch.

[@FranciscoPereiro]

This is definitely the best HOF speech of all time, I can watch this speech again and again and it makes me laugh every single time... He's going to be missed, for sure...

[@congerz83]

I was there for this. I went to see Gary Carter get inducted. The crowd was hysterically laughing. HE STOLE THE SHOW!

[@pabloorange7835]

I was there too - for the same reason. Kid was and still is my guy. But you’re right: Uke stole the show.

[@rtl1392]

Here today, with a heavy heart having learned of Bob's passing. Trying to not be sad that it ended, but eternally grateful that it happened. 💙💛💙💛💙 Brewers fan since 1974. My summer soundtrack just changed forever🥺

[@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

[@gillrowley]

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!

[@user-j4200]

1-16-2025 rest in baseball field paradise Mr. Uecker. Mr. Baseball. Thank you.

[@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.

[@REDMAN298]

This man had a brilliant mind. While calling a game he`d go from a story he`s telling to a play and back again without missing any detail. Truly the GOAT.

[@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..

[@lsutigernfla1]

Major League Baseball was very fortunate to have bob uecker around after his career

[@TheConlee]

Rest In Peace Uke, You will never be forgotten, We love you man.

[@holographer]

What a guy. As a Minnesotan he was a stewardly neighbor, he made the game better, and I tried to dislike him as one strives to deny a fierce rival, but it proved impossible.

[@richardmadden7222]

God blessyou Bob Uecker. You brought laughter to millions!

[@cmeyer1]

As a Milwaukean growing up with the Braves, the heartache of their leaving Milwaukee for Atlanta and the joy of the return of baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers we were blessed to have Uecker as our own. Thanks Bob. "Get Up! Get Up ! Get Outta Here! Gone!"

[@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.

[@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.

[@jameswilker1774]

You can spot a midwesterner by finding the most humble and funny person. As a Eastern Iowan who has spent just as much time on the Wisconsin side of the river (cheaper beer) I thank you Bob Uecker for the laughs.

[@mickjones8757]

i learned to catch a knuckle ball from bob uecker. ... "wait till it stops rolling " thanks bob

[@davidf3883]

Thank you Bob for all the radio memories of my life here in Milwaukee. I remember as a teen all the garages throughout the city and suburbs had the radio's on with you calling the games. You were the Brewers and they were you. You had a great great run and the city misses you already.

[@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.

[@DCG550]

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

[@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 🤣

[@natest.the.greatest]

This speech is such a gem. Consummate professional and a sense of humor like none other. Rest in peace, Ueck. Not too many folks’ absences will be felt like yours.

[@debrakozel8957]

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

[@IndieCon1776]

Finally: sitting in the front row! Rest in peace, Bob Uecker.

[@crankshafted]

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

[@christophersayrs907]

His nativity description of gold, frankincense, and myrrh turning into butter, frankfurters, and mirth is just outstanding! We'll miss you Bob, forever.

[@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.

[@johnnymossville]

Bob Ueker is one of the reasons baseball is such a great American tradition. Here is a man that made a name for himself in a very nontraditional way, and rose to the highest levels of respect by everyone. His self deprecating humor is so relatable.

[@sentientmlem727]

Came here after the news. It should be tradition to watch this at least once a year.

[@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.

[@marcweiss5115]

A true gem on and off the diamond.

[@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.

[@chrisb4331]

No script. Just Bob. 😂❤

[@jdn645]

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

[@pjsnickers76]

A real class act. His call of “Juuust a bit outside. He tried to corner and missed” will always remind me of him when a pitcher throws a wild pitch way outside

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Music-lx1tf]

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

[@generalmorose3523]

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

[@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

[@Dulcimerist]

My favorite Bob Uecker quote, relayed through Norm MacDonald, about John Fogerty - "You probably think of him as someone that likes to bite the heads off of chickens, but this guy can get it out of the sand trap like nobody's business!"

[@Plasmawarrior]

Still one of the best speeches in baseball history 20 years later. Rest in peace, Harry Doyle!

[@ngzcaz]

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

[@stevenallen1717]

When you make your contemporaries cry with laughter, you have “it”

[@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

[@gwmgbwi]

There’s gotta be a long line in heaven of people waiting to meet Bob in person finally.

[@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

[@NK-zf5pq]

I'm not thrilled to live in a world without Uke.

[@KenAdams426]

the best ambassador of baseball you could ever have.

[@IronSalamander8]

Miss you already Bob. Your self-deprecating sense of humor always brought a smile. Thanks for all you did, Mr. Baseball.

[@tomitstube]

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

[@mr.invisable6919]

I love this guy! He will be missed!

[@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.

[@brooklynbummer]

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

[@kevingilligan139]

Greatest. Induction. Speech. Ever.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Kevin Gilligan Agreed!!

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

Phil Rizzuto's is up there ...

[@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

[@andrewfussy9204]

@allenmontana I like how he said he apologizes to Sandy Koufax because he thought he kept him out of the Hall of Fame. Baseball is extremely weird. As horrible as he was 3 of his career 14 Homers came off of Hall of Fame pitchers. (Koufax, Ferguson Jenkins, and Gaylord Perry.)

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@nickconrad3131]

So happy he still broadcasting. I loooove listening to him. I dont even care if Brewers are winning. His jokes and stories ... just simply amazing. He is a legend. We love him here. We love every second.

[@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!!

[@hughjaass3787]

When I am sad I watch this video, & immediately feel better.