‘He was like a second dad to me’: Tracy Tofte remembers Uecker as her TV father

[@LinkRocks]

I love that Bob and his wife were there for Tracy when her mom passed. RIP Bob and thank you so much for the wonderful times.

[@iluv691]

He was great in major league as well.he was very relatable.

[@teddyjam8134]

He looked damn good for a 90 year old man. Rest in peace Mr. Uecker.

[@kenlompart9905]

That's nice, it's great to know they stayed close all these years.

[@ThunderPants13]

Bob was truly one of a kind. May he rest in peace.

[@theincrediblemisternobody8724]

Bob Uecker was like a second dad to a whole generation . . . God bless him, and may his wonderful soul be at peace 💙

[@ottohesslein3230]

THIS is such a nice story.

[@gabriellelee7119]

So nice to see Tracy. Hope the rest of the Belvedere cast are doing well. Wish they have a TV reunion any time soon. God bless Mr. Uecker. He had a great sense of humor. Rest in peace. ❤🙏

[@chriskay1449]

Christopher Hewitt sadly died many years ago.

[@SamWesting]

@@chriskay1449 Yes, it would be too sad to have a Mr. Belvedere reunion episode now. But it would be great if the surviving cast came together once more to reminisce & share memories of working w/Bob & Christopher.

[@trevertravis8963]

@@chriskay1449 RIP Broktoon

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

So very sweet and special - had to stop and catch myself, after realizing 'Mr. Belvedere', which we watched every friday night, was 40 years ago . . . Forty!? Just doesn't seem possible . . .

[@davidwalter2002]

As the Wizard said to the Tin Man, a heart is not measured by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. By that yardstick, Bob Uecker had a big, big heart.

[@SchofieldAJ]

Yep his heart went all way from foul territory to way up in the cheap nose bleed seats as he didn't care if you were rich or barely getting by, by taking a friend or family member to a game he treated every single person as equals nobody better than anyone else.

[@ddc163264]

RIP Bob, Mr. Baseball. I loved his everything I saw him do. His Carson appearances, the commercials, and he was "chef's kiss" PERFECT in Major League. He made those game scenes so special, especially, the last one. I can almost quote every word as he's saying them. There will never be anyone close to him in baseball broadcasting. But he was so self deprecating. Yes, he didn't have the best stats, but think of how many millions of people want and try to make it to the majors. Some even make farm teams, but never get the call. HE DID! He won a championship as well.

[@danacoleman4007]

she seems like a very sweet lady! Nice of her to come on and remember what a great guy Bob was!

[@CrazyWhiteBoomer]

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

[@ghanasoul]

This makes me happy to see. I was a fan of “Mr. Beveldere”. I know nothing bout his sports career cuz that wasn’t my thing. I know him for the TV show. RIP Mr. Uecker.

[@Buggy1001-q8k]

Bob was great as George...rest in peace you funny Baseball man.😊😊

[@brianmcdonald6519]

I just love hearing about former child stars and how they just adored the father (or adult) cast members. Hearing how Tracey felt about Bob reminded me of how hard the cast of 8 Simple Rules took it when John Ritter passed away. I know there are other exampkes, but that was the first one that came to mind!!

[@littletom1978]

Not a baseball fan so never knew or followed that part of legacy, knew him from Mr Belvedere and his WrestleMania cameos. Would see through years him on Carson and other interviews, etc, and just came across as such a humble, a good person who you could laugh with and just enjoy time. Has there ever been any story of him being mean to someone or anything on any level. Just a good man

[@RonMotta1972]

It always cracked me up when Jesse Ventura called Uecker “Mr. Basketball.”

[@tonyab1972]

Great story. I always admired Bob although his baseball career was long before my time, I was fortunate enough to get to see him as an actor.

[@derickkeaton5440]

I remember watching Mr. Baseball as a kid. I'm in my 50s now. He was so funny. Rip Bob

[@lewispalen6530]

R. I. P. Mr. BASEBALL ⚾️

[@EdsterIII]

I remember this show. Bob Uecker as always was brilliant, funny, enjoyable, and so caring. Bob Uecker was such an unique and incredibly special person. He may have never been a 40 homerun a year player, or a movie star like Tom Cruise, or a TV star like Tim Allen, but he was in my opinion a far better person in that he always had time for people. When I was a boy I used to attend Brewers games with my Mom and Dad. This was back in the late 70's. 1978, 79, 80, 81, and of course 1982! After games some of us kids would go outside of 🏟County🏟Stadium🏟 and we'd wait by the player's parking lot. Quite a few players were extremely nice and signed autographs for us. But one man always seemed to make time for us, and he was Bob Uecker. I was so Blessed to have had the HONOR to have met Mr.Uecker. I have some wonderful childhood memories of Milwaukee County Stadium and the Brewers, but meeting Bob Uecker is right at the top and deservedly so. Sometimes as fans we can take for granted having such an iconic, dedicated, loyal, and faithful person that we've listened to for decades. I can remember being so excited back in 1978-1982 every spring. Spring Training, which meant ⚾️Baseball⚾️Games⚾️! And of course that meant Bob Uecker on the 📻🎙radio🎙📻!! This spring will be very tough, difficult, and filled with extreme sadness and pain. This will be the first time in my entire life that I won't turn on the 📻radio📻 and I won't hear Mr.Uecker calling the games. I apologize for the long comment, but Bob Uecker was beyond special. Not just to me, but to millions and millions of people worldwide. His iconic, "Get up, get up, GET OUTTA HERE GONE! A HOME RUN!!" has been heard by generations of fans. I only "knew" Mr.Uecker from my autograph days as a young boy, but again he always had time for us. He never was rude, or even the slightest bit harsh at all. If he needed to get home or needed to get going and he couldn't sign autographs for as many kids, he always told us kids in a really nice way. All of my memorabilia sadly was lost, some stolen, but one thing nobody could ever take, steal, or lose are those memories. Those moments when I was able to meet many of my sports heroes. Some kids didn't worry about people who weren't "Brewers players", but I said it then and I'll say it now, Bob Uecker was, is, and ALWAYS WILL BE A MILWAUKEE BREWER! One of, if not the MOST ICONIC AND LEGENDARY MAN in Milwaukee. Thank you Mr.Uecker for being a part of my childhood, my teenage years, my 20's, my 30's, my 40's, and my 50's. You've been a part of my life for my entire life and you made it a much better place. God Bless you Mr.Uecker and your family. I know your now calling games up there. Thank you again for your dedication, your kindness, and your love for Baseball and it's fans. Bob Uecker we love you, we'll miss you, and we THANK YOU!

[@angusmackaskill3035]

RIP, he finally made it to the front row

[@MarkHermann-u5p]

Awesome person RIP Bob

[@Dumballa]

You’re so sweet, Tracy. 😊

[@calicoasting]

What a nice relationship

[@JDubs997]

I have such great memories of watching Bob Uecker and Art Donovan from the Baltimore Colts guesting on the late night shows. Such incredible, hilarious stories about days long gone. I picture them sitting at a bar, throwing down some suds with my grandfather, and swapping endless stories while the other patrons crowd around in delight. RIP Bob, Art, and Chief. 🍻

[@billybandyk0720]

I miss the Miller Lite commercials featuring Uecker & Donovan. Just simply classic.

[@Jebbie1976]

I loved Mr. Belvedere!! Go with God Bob. Thanks for the memories.💔

[@crowmedicine4520]

What a wonderful and very very funny man. Be like Bob !!!!!

[@anthonyanthonymorones4226]

Rest in peace Bob and I was also really glad that he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame take a bow Bob. You deserve it and you’re a great place called heaven.

[@kobyashee1832]

What a great man. Thank you for sharing your life and talent with us Mr. Baseball - you will be forever missed. ❤

[@jameslasso9380]

True legend

[@wyattmann8157]

Gonna miss Bob. RIP…

[@Absolute8384]

What a life Mr. Uecker lived. May God bless him and his family, and may he rest in peace.

[@markdanielczyk944]

I'm not sure why, but Bob's passing hits really hard. He just seemed like a really great approachable guy, someone you could sit down with and have a beer with. R.I.P. Mr. Baseball!

[@Buggy1001-q8k]

The dream sequence in Belvedeare's episode "Paper Mills" is hilarious especially Tracey and Rob dressed as Teapot and cup and Bob's George turning into Mr. T and Illene's Mrs. Owen dressed as a maid as are Christopher's reactions as Belvedeare.

[@stacystoltz8722]

❤😊

[@kentbrooks3227]

What a touching interview. Condolences to all who loved him.

[@darrellsmith2889]

I love him in major leauge movie may he rest in power and peace and God bless his family

[@cucinare-da-zero]

Bittersweet story

[@shawnhuff3920]

He was really funny in major league movies 😅

[@MrWomenswrestlingfan]

RIP Bob

[@MarkHermann-u5p]

There is a heaven no doubt Bob's there

[@Leshog70]

I loved MR Belvedere great show . Nice story of Tracy's and Bob's friendship. RIP Bob Mr Baseball

[@niceguy5976]

I grew up watching "Mr. Belvedere". I loved that show. Mr. Uecker "must be on the front row" in Heaven now. RIP and thanks for so much entertainment.

[@redmanr5522]

Bob Uecker will be missed, "Mr. Baseball" was entertaining.

[@patcoats]

i'd like to think, if there were a heaven, bob uecker and betty white's would be the lunch table i'd like to sit at. 🙂 r.i.p. bob

[@danacoleman4007]

Good call! that would be a lot of fun!

[@jaradaniels9289]

That's awesome they stayed close. He always seemed like a good ol nice guy.

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

He was great at WrestleMania. Loved this dude

[@wwetnabamafan194]

Some network has to bring Mr. Belvedere back on TV, or have it on a streaming service.

[@big8dog887]

KZbin has the complete collection.

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Mr. Belvedere was the first time I heard of Bob Uecker

[@TraciCrowell]

🌹

[@donkeyshow7235]

It always sucks when someone passes. One good thing about it is that you sometimes hear stories you never knew,like this one for me.

[@amandakaras356]

May God be with his family💔

[@thatsweetmetaldude]

We love you bob

[@MaestroDrake]

I came here to see what Tracy looked like after all these decades.

[@ChuckStewart-q3z]

Interestingly in that last photo? She n Bob actually LOOK LIKE Father N DAUGHTER. 😊❤

[@ir10031981]

Bob Uecker is a legendary broadcaster, just like Harry Caray was to Chicago. RIP Bob Uecker 1934-2025.

[@theincrediblemisternobody8724]

And Vin Scully in L.A. 💙

[@terencejones9044]

R.I.P. Bob Uecker

[@ryanc9888]

Great story

[@simonmarshall19]

He was the best . Wwe Hall Of Famer !

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@juanitadudley4788]

THAT'S where I knew him from.

[@barrymccreary9565]

Bob was hilariius on tv

[@lilPopper]

R.I.P. Bob 😢I will watch the Major League franchise in your honour

[@MarkHermann-u5p]

😊

[@charlieh3998]

There aren't many really special people, Bob was

[@ronleight9341]

Farewell, Mr. Baseball.

[@juliusseizure2673]

Wow. Chalres Benson is still at channel 4 gettin' it done.

[@naruto73syfy]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@jasonviner8259]

Brewers or Bust (Bob)-2025

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

We aren’t gonna be good this year imo

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

​@@YooperHatesOhioStateUnfortunately not

[@jasondouglas152]

Where's Westley?

[@kc0lif]

tracy wells

[@JK-br1mu]

She was kinda useable back in the day.

[@billybandyk0720]

Rest in Heaven, Bob. U r definitely missed already. W/that said (& I quote Bob from a Miller commercial); "HE MISSED THE TAG!!!!! HE MISSED THE TAG!!!!!"