Bob Uecker
1934
5
Quotes
Biography
Bob Uecker is an American former professional baseball player and current sportscaster, best known for his humor and wit. Born in 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Uecker played as a catcher in the Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves during the 1960s. He gained fame off the field with his self-deprecating humor and iconic role as a sportscaster, notably on the TV show 'Mr. Belvedere' and the 'Major League' film series. Uecker was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 for his contributions to the sport both on and off the field.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I led the league in 'Go get 'em next time.'
2
I set records that will never be equaled in left field. I batted .200 left-handed and .183 right-handed. I also struck out with the bases loaded to end the season.
3
Sporting goods companies pay me not to endorse their products.
4
When I came up to bat with three men on and two men out in the ninth, I looked in the other team's dugout and they were already in street clothes.
5
The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up.