The City of Janesville is honoring the iconic beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers Bob Uecker. The city has declared (Tuesday) January 21st, 2025 Bob Uecker Day. The former backup catcher known as “Mr Baseball” died last Thursday at the age of 90. Following six seasons as a player in the Major Leagues in the 60s, Uecker served as the primary play-by-play radio broadcaster for the Brewers for 54 seasons. He won numerous broadcasting awards and gained notoriety with his appearances on the “Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson and his roles on the ABC sitcom “Mr. Belvedere” and in the “Major League” films. In remembrance of his legacy, the City of Janesville has turned the downtown bridge lights to yellow and blue.
