A visit with 'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker

During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during more than half a century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game – and for the city of his birth. He talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent Jon Wertheim about his love for baseball, and how it has manifested in his adjacent careers as actor, commercial pitchman, and TV talk show guest.

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[bruff]

48 years old, Wisconsin born.
Bob has been my whole baseball life.
Falling asleep to his calls as a kid on West Coast games.
Robin’s 3, 000 hit.
Molitor’s 39 game hitting streak.
13-0.
Sabathia in ‘08.
Everything Milwaukee Brewers baseball has included him.
I love the man.
His voice is my warm blanket.

[peterchristensen]

A true legend. Whether it was a good or bad game for the Brewers, he always makes it entertaining to listen to the game.

[gabeh]

For all of his wonderful silliness, Bob also knows his baseball. His ability to explain the strategy side is really impressive.

[-sbman-]

Bob Uecker is a baseball National Treasure

[dodgerrichie]

I absolutely love Bob Uecker. One of my favorite story tellers and I grew up with Vin Scully. He truly is a legend.

[phillipmanti]

I grew up in Milwaukee (born in 1950) and attending games at Milwaukee County Stadium; we ALWAYS brought a small battery powered radio to watch the games and LiSTEN to Bob announce…..what a memory .

[hummersd]

90 and going strong! I loved Mr. Belvedere (my introduction to Mr. Uecker). So glad he's still around and still announcing for the passion of his life!

[patdolan]

I always loved Bob. I love him even more as someone living with ALS. Thank you, Bob.

[muthergoose]

I love Bob. He is an American icon and one of the greats.

[ckSport]

Curtis 58, Dodger fan. I often watch Uecker clips on YouTube during his Tonight Show visits. The best.. I'm a huge huge huge fan.. of the man.

[JasonNation]

I'm sure I will bawl when this guy leaves us. I grew up watching those old Miller Lite commercials and him being an Indians announcer in the movie Major League. As a sports fan, he's a huge icon and irreplaceable in my opinion.

[amonrodriguez]

Bob is an American treasure and legend

[mattfroeming]

I remember listening once to a Brewers game where they were running a promotion at the game for cocktail umbrella drinks. It was late in the game & the Brewers were down by a lot. So Uecker goes into this bit about uses for the umbrellas. He said people could put them on their ears to keep their ears dry when they take a shower. He went on & on, it was so funny. Even though it was a bad game Uecker made it worth listening too.

[timtv]

Been listening to the Brewers games for a long time. Winning or losing it's always 3 hours of entertainment with Bob. I couldn't imagine a Brewers game without him.

[LateNiteBreaks]

The best radio announcer around!(Even appreciated by Cub fans)

Mr.Baseball, Legend!

[wcarreras]

I remember his Tonight Show appearances, he was always great and you could tell Johnny loved having him there.

[benplayzgames]

As someone who lives in Milwaukee if you are in the area go to a brewers game you won’t regret it but don’t forget it’s Wisconsin we do baseball different

[berniescakes]

To be honest, I can’t even talk about Ueck without thinking about my Dad and how much i miss him… Thank you so so so so so much Ueck. I personally never cared about baseball but listened to the home game radio broadcasts every chance I got… or remembered there was a game.

[bohobevyboutique]

While it's usually heartbreaking to be a Brewers fan Ueck makes it less sad. Let's get him a World Series while he's still here!! If you've never been to a Tailgate at a game put it on your list!!

[ericfeltman]

Bob Uecker for Milwaukee and Jack Brickhouse for the Cubs. Carey was always Sox to me. Vin and Ernie, Joe and Al. All legends that made the game better. Thanks you one and all.