I think I set a terrific example of ‘Don’t do this’ and ‘Don’t do that.’ And that’s one of the things that I’m most proud of.
BOB UECKERAfter getting out of the service and going into baseball I never wanted to do anything else.
More Bob Uecker Quotes
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I did stand-up, weird and ignorant stuff about my career – anything for a laugh.
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The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game.
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Before broadcasting for 50-some years, I did TV, played 10 years in the big leagues, won a world championship – and played a big part in that, too, letting the Cardinals inject me with hepatitis. Takes a big man to do that.
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I make fun of situations and try and find the humor in things, but it’s never at the expense of the other guy.
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If a guy hits .300 every year, what does he have to look forward to?
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Phil Niekro and his brother were pitching against each other in Atlanta. Their parents were sitting right behind home plate.
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We 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.
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I was acting when I was playing baseball.
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Let’s face it. Umpiring is not an easy or happy way to make a living. In the abuse they suffer, and the pay they get for it, you see an imbalance that can only be explained by their need to stay close to a game they can’t resist.
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After getting out of the service and going into baseball I never wanted to do anything else.
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On TV the people can see it. On radio you’ve got to create it.
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I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don’t even get printed.
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You throw batting practice, you warm up pitchers, you sit and cheer. You do whatever you have to do to stay on the team.
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I 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.
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People have asked me a lot of times, because I didn’t hit a lot, how long a dozen bats would last me.
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