Bob Uecker Biography
Bob Uecker's first career was professional baseball. He played six seasons in the majors (1962-1967), playing catcher for three different National League teams: Braves (Milwaukee, WI, and Atlanta, GA), Cardinals (St. Louis, MO), and Phillies (Philadelphia, PA). His batting, never stellar, declined steadily over his career: he finished with a .200 lifetime average.
He wrote a humorous autobiography entitled "Catcher in the Wry". He appeared in a popular series of Lite beer commercials before landing his first movie role.
Bob Uecker Movies
Bob Uecker TV Shows
Bob Uecker Quotes
Indians Celebrate Division Win in Major League II
Harry Doyle:
Somebody caught it, and the Indians win the division.
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Baseball Amidst Legal Troubles and Confusion
Harry Doyle:
I don't know how this guy keeps his mind on Baseball with the Paternity suits and all.
Monty:
I think those are parking tickets.
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