Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bob Uecker
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Bob Uecker Marker
Inscription.
Bob Uecker. . "Mr. Baseball." Synonymous with baseball in Milwaukee, Uecker played two of his six Major League seasons in the Brew City but his legacy extends far beyond the field. Known for his humor and quick wit, the Milwaukee native was named radio play-by-play announcer for the Brewers in 1971. Honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 as the winner of the Ford C. Frick Award. Also member of the National Radio Hall of Fame, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame, and the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame. Recognized by the Brewers in 2005 with the retirement of the number 50 - representing his 50 years in professional baseball. Honored in 2012 with a statue bearing his likeness outside Miller Park - one of only four Brewers to receive such distinction.
"Mr. Baseball." Synonymous with baseball in Milwaukee, Uecker played two of his six Major League seasons in the Brew City but his legacy extends far beyond the field. Known for his humor and quick wit, the Milwaukee native was named radio play-by-play announcer for the Brewers in 1971. Honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 as the winner of the Ford C. Frick Award. Also member of the National Radio Hall of Fame, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame, and the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame. Recognized by the Brewers in 2005 with the retirement of the number 50 - representing his 50 years in professional baseball. Honored in 2012 with a statue bearing his likeness outside Miller Park - one of only four Brewers to receive such distinction.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.217′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. The marker is part of the Brewers Wall of Honor which is on display on the northeast wall (left field) of Miller Park. It is near the Hot Corner entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harvey Kuenn (here, next to this marker); Ken Sanders
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
