Bob Uecker's Baseball Hall of Fame Speech: 'Baseball was the only way I wanted to go' ⚾️

Watch as iconic Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster the late Bob Uecker accepts the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2003.

(Courtesy: MLB)

[MarkSmith-thij]

Bob Uecker was one of a kind!! I understand that his whole speech came off the top of his head!! That had to be a great day for Bob as many of Baseball's elite were in stitches listening to Mr Baseball!! RIP Mr Uecker it's been an honor!!!!

[charlesbey]

This speech never ever gets old! RIP Bob. So sad

[RustyBlumpkins]

a bit outside”
Thank you Mr. Eucker. As a 34 year old Brewers fan and Wisconsinite, baseball and summer will never be the same. Thanks for the memories, and hours of laughter. RIP.

[adamcoe]

Man that is a STACKED stage of guys sitting and watching, damn. What a legend

[johntaormina]

Thank you, You Tube for posting this it was funny then and now it classic . RIP Bob Uecker you were one of the all time greats in the broadcast booth ! 😢✝️

[Marvin-jv]

You are in the front row now Mr. Uecker. You were truly beloved. RIP

[rustymckeever]

No notes and had Hall of Famers crying laughing…. Thanks for everything Ueck.❤️

[dneumaier]

So many greats that have passed away in this video, but if baseball has taught the world anything, its that legends never die. RIP Mr.Baseball

[glenngrinter]

The HOF members behind him were laughing so hard that they were crying.⚾️❤️⚾️❤️⚾️❤️⚾️❤️⚾️

[julio.c.hernandez]

The amount of HOFers wiping away tears of laughter was tremendous, a true legend

[anthonypfannenstein]

Bob, Mr. Baseball, I hope he knew how much he was loved by all of us. I'm from MN. I'm a Twins fan, but I can pick up Brewers games from where I live. I would listen to them just to see if Bob was on that day or evening. He made listening to baseball so much fun. I laughed a lot. I'm kind of indifferent to the Brewers because we don't play each other very often. But I was definitely a Bob Uecker fan. Thank you sir, may you rest in Piece. We love you, and are going to miss you. My condolences to his family, his friends, the Milwaukee Brewer organization, especially to the fans. He's going to leave a great big hole next season. One that may never be filled, by anybody. He was truly one of a kind and although I'm a Twins fan first and foremost out of every sport anywhere, I grieve with you.

[DLUNA]

I simply loved listening to Bob Uecker when I watched Johnny Carson...I never followed baseball...but just to here this man tell stories and jokes...what a great man he was. When you don't follow the game but this man gets your full attention and makes your day that much better...OMG...God Bless You Bob!

[Cdntrvler]

Born in 34 and his dad was driving a 1937 Chevy.. Priceless..

[ANGELINA]

Was there in person and still watch this countless times. Still have trouble not wetting my pants!😂😂

[markAD]

Bob along with the other Bob Costas when it was just those two broadcasting playoff games in the 90s there was nothing better. So on top of whatever the nuances of that game and that moment and humble no egos. Man those two knew baseball and the players and their personas, the current tenor of the game etc. Loved Bob and Bob the best baseball team ever in my view.

[ThomasHealy-vjxv]

We lost a true treasure. RIP Mr. Baseball

[baldbare]

Watching all the HOFers behind him wiping the tears of laughter from their eyes. like Uecker.

[pinkysgarage]

I'm not a big baseball fan, but I love this guy.
EPIC OG.
RIP to a LEGEND!

[timtraxartisan]

Just watching the crowd tells you everything you need to know about this man. Thank you Bob

[sgtwarden]

He was a good guy and a success. I wish I had the time to list all the things he succeeded at. I like and respected him. May he rest in eternal peace.