The former backup catcher, whose ability to laugh at himself made him a beloved radio announcer and launched a successful acting career, died Thursday.

To refer to Bob Uecker simply as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers would tell only a fraction of his impact. He was also its heart and soul. Uecker, who died Thursday at 90, spent 53 years doing what he loved most,

One of Major League Baseball’s most iconic voices, Bob Uecker, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90, the Milwaukee Brewers announced. We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 pic.