Bob Uecker, the Hall of Fame baseball player who later became the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, has died at the age of 90. Uecker’s death Thursday was announced by the team, which called it “one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.” Uecker’s family said he had “faced a private battle with small cell lung cancer” since early 2023. Throughout the 1960s, Uecker played baseball for Milwaukee, the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals. “Mr. Baseball,” as he was affectionately called, became a sports broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1971. He was initiated into the Hall of Fame in 2003. Uecker was also a comedian, making frequent “colorful” appearances on Johnny Carson’s show. Uecker described being a sports broadcaster as like being part of “people’s families,” which he said was deeply rewarding. Even in the last year of his life, he was deeply involved with the Brewers. After the team won the National League Central title in 2024, players showered “Ueck” with Champagne in the locker room. The team’s official statement reflected this affection, saying they had “no words for how much he was loved. We are left with a giant void in our hearts.”