Bob Uecker "never took himself seriously" and that is what endeared him to Brewers fans and made him a Milwaukee treasure.

For much of his time owning the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner got what he wanted. Unfortunately for The Boss, Bob Uecker wasn’t for sale. On Wednesday, Yankees TV announcer Michael Kay revealed that Steinbrenner tried luring Uecker away from Milwaukee “a few times” on his self-titled mid-day show on ESPN New York.

Former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig pays respect to Bob Uecker following the baseball legend's passing

Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig leads tributes to his "dear lifelong friend" as sports world celebrates Uecker's lasting impact

Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.

The baseball world reacted Thursday to the death of Bob Uecker, who gained more fame as a broadcaster and actor after his brief playing career ended.

To refer to Bob Uecker simply as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers would tell only a fraction of his impact. He was also its heart and soul.

Longtime Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer and baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away Thursday after a brief and private battle with cancer.

He was the most famous .200 hitter in baseball history. Bob Uecker, who died Thursday at age 90, played six years in the big leagues. He had 14 career home runs, one of which came off Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The remembrances for Brewers legend Bob Uecker continue. Thursday night, the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee was among the city landmarks lit in Brewers blue and yellow in honor of ‘Mr. Baseball.’ When you drive past American Family Field, Uecker is honored on their sign. Uecker died Thursday morning from small-cell lung cancer.

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