The loss of Uecker is a massive one for the baseball community (and for sports broadcasting as a while) as the legendary voice called Brewers games for over five decades. Uecker retired as the voice of the Brewers last season, over twenty years after he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

Bob Uecker died on Thursday at the age of 90. Read on to find out more about his memorable career in baseball and broadcasting.

The City of Janesville announced Monday a day set aside to remember “Mr. Baseball.” Tuesday in Janesville is officially “Bob Uecker Day” in remembrance of the baseball broadcasting legend, who passed away last week.

The City of Janesville will honor former MLB player and broadcasting legend Bob Uecker on Tuesday. The city declared Tuesday, January 21 as Bob Uecker Day. The downtown bridge lights will be lit yellow and blue in remembrance of Uecker's legacy.