I don’t like losing. But I don’t think I ever go to the park where I have a bad day. I don’t think once.
BOB UECKERI don’t like losing. But I don’t think I ever go to the park where I have a bad day. I don’t think once.
BOB UECKERI knew when my career was over. In 1965 my baseball card came out with no picture.
BOB UECKERI set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don’t even get printed.
BOB UECKERIf a guy hits .300 every year, what does he have to look forward to?
BOB UECKERHe really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud.
BOB UECKERI just grew the hair on my back. Facial hair just wasn’t appealing to me. I liked it on my back, though.
BOB UECKERI used to soak my mitts in a bucket of water for about two days. Then I’d put a couple of baseballs in the pocket and wrap it up with a rubber band.
BOB UECKERI was acting when I was playing baseball.
BOB UECKERDepending on the weight and model I was using at that time – I would say eight to 10 cookouts.
BOB UECKERI hope the fans have enjoyed listening as much as I’ve enjoyed doing the games. I don’t ever go to the park where I don’t have a good day.
BOB UECKERYou know, I was once named Minor League Player of the Year… unfortunately, I had been in the majors for two years at the time.
BOB UECKERWe were on for six years. We were in syndication for a while. It had its run. I still see the people from ‘Mr. Belvedere,’ too. We stay in touch.
BOB UECKERI didn’t get a lot of awards as a player. But they did have a Bob Uecker Day Off for me once in Philly.
BOB UECKERI think my top salary was maybe in 1966. I made $17,000 and 11 of that came from selling other players’ equipment.
BOB UECKERI spent three of the best years of my life in 10th grade.
BOB UECKERPhil Niekro and his brother were pitching against each other in Atlanta. Their parents were sitting right behind home plate.
BOB UECKER