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Episode 357 - The Many Lives of Bob Uecker
Manage episode 462956735 series 1458124
In 1961, Chuck Dressen told Bob Uecker that there was no place in baseball for a clown. But Uecker proved him wrong over the next 64 years, becoming a beloved backup catcher, World Champion, scout, broadcaster, actor, raconteur and, eventually, Hall of Famer. He became the very manifestation of the American Dream, the son of an immigrant and high school dropout who found success through hard work, talent, good humor, and kindness. He turned being the butt of a joke into an art form over 90 years. This week, as Mike and Bill mourn his passing, they celebrate one of the great lives and people in baseball history.
Plus, happy birthday to Jon Matlack and Chick Gandil!
And farewell to Don Ferrarese, Al Ferrara, Don Young and Tommy Smith.
343 episodes
Manage episode 462956735 series 1458124
In 1961, Chuck Dressen told Bob Uecker that there was no place in baseball for a clown. But Uecker proved him wrong over the next 64 years, becoming a beloved backup catcher, World Champion, scout, broadcaster, actor, raconteur and, eventually, Hall of Famer. He became the very manifestation of the American Dream, the son of an immigrant and high school dropout who found success through hard work, talent, good humor, and kindness. He turned being the butt of a joke into an art form over 90 years. This week, as Mike and Bill mourn his passing, they celebrate one of the great lives and people in baseball history.
Plus, happy birthday to Jon Matlack and Chick Gandil!
And farewell to Don Ferrarese, Al Ferrara, Don Young and Tommy Smith.
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