Any teammate of mine that had a kid and a boy that was capable of playing baseball.
BOB UECKERI make fun of situations and try and find the humor in things, but it’s never at the expense of the other guy.
More Bob Uecker Quotes
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If a guy hits .300 every year, what does he have to look forward to?
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I had chances to do that stuff, but I like baseball, I really do.
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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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Depending on the weight and model I was using at that time – I would say eight to 10 cookouts.
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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.
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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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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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I had slumps that lasted into the winter.
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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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Where would I be without baseball? Who am I without baseball?
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Not bragging by any means, but I could have done a lot of other stuff as far as working in films go and working in television…
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I think my top salary was maybe in 1966. I made $17,000 and 11 of that came from selling other players’ equipment.
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I spent three of the best years of my life in 10th grade.
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When I looked at the third base coach, he turned his back on me.
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He 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.
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