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Just A Bit Outside - RIP Ueck!

Bob Uecker was more than a voice; he was a soundtrack—a running commentary to the rhythms of my childhood summers.

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Jan 16, 2025
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Bob Uecker was more than a voice; he was a soundtrack—a running commentary to the rhythms of my childhood summers. Today, the news of his passing hit like a fastball to the ribs. Bob Uecker, "Mr. Baseball," the man who made losing sound lovable and turned the Milwaukee Brewers’ misfortunes into high art, has left the booth for the last time. It’s a sile…

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