Major League Baseball is in mourning on Thursday following the death of Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster, former catcher and beacon of comedy known as Mr. Baseball. He was 90 years old. A native of Wisconsin,

Bob Uecker, beloved for his humor and dedication, passes away, marking the end of an era for Milwaukee Brewers fans and the baseball community.

The Milwaukee Brewers and baseball fans worldwide are mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, the beloved voice of the team, who passed away early this morning at the age of 90 at his home. Uecker, a Milwaukee icon and Hall of Fame broadcaster, leaves behind a legacy of humor, heart, and an unmatched passion for the game.

Bob Uecker had been calling Milwaukee Brewers games since 1971, establishing himself as one of the most important figures in the franchise's history.

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honours from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.

(NEXSTAR) — Mr. Baseball himself, Bob Uecker, has died, the Milwaukee Brewers confirmed on Thursday. He was 90. “Today we take on the heaviest of burdens,” the Brewers wrote in a statement shared on X. “Today, we say goodbye to our beloved friend, Bob Uecker.” The team did not provide any additional details.

The team announced Uecker died Thursday morning, calling it "one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history." In a statement released by the club, Uecker's family said he had battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023.

Bob Uecker, who transformed his futility as a baseball player into a successful second career as a baseball broadcaster, humorist and comic actor in television, film and commercials, died Jan. 16 at 90.