'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, beloved broadcaster for his hometown Milwaukee Brewers, has died. He was 90.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — 'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, beloved broadcaster for his hometown Milwaukee Brewers, has died. He was 90.
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