Bob Uecker was a famously mediocre Major League hitter who discovered that he was much more comfortable at a microphone than home plate. And that was just the start of a second career in entertainment that reached far beyond the ballpark.

Bob Uecker, who transformed his futility as a baseball player into a successful second career as a baseball broadcaster, humorist and comic actor in television, film and commercials, died Jan. 16 at his home in Menomonee Falls,

Bob Uecker, the iconic broadcaster and fondly known as "Mr. Baseball," has passed away. The Milwaukee Brewers confirmed his passing, recognizing him for his decades-long tenure as the beloved voice of their team and his significant contributions to the sport.