Bob Uecker Quotes

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Bob Uecker, born on January 26, 1935, is an American professional baseball player. He served as a catcher in Major League Baseball and is known for his unique sense of humor and passion for the sport.

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“Anyone with talent can play in the Major Leagues; for someone like me to stay around as long as I did, I think that's a much greater acheivement.”

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Author:Bob Uecker

“I hope the fans have enjoyed listening as much as I've enjoyed doing the games. I don't ever go to the park where I don't have a good day. I don't like losing. But I don't think I ever go to the park where I have a bad day. I don't think once.”

Thinking Games Fans Listening Losing Enjoyed Parks Good Day Bad Day Have A Good Day

Author:Bob Uecker

“Anybody with ability can play in the big leagues. But to be able to trick people year in and year out the way I did, I think that was a much greater feat.”

People Thinking Way Years Play Bigs Able Sports Ability Greater Tricks League Feats Think Big

Book:If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers: Stories from the Milwaukee Brewers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

Source: If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers: Stories from the Milwaukee Brewers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

“I think my top salary was maybe in 1966. I made $17,000 and 11 of that came from selling other players' equipment.”

Thinking Made Player Selling Equipment Salary

Book:If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers: Stories from the Milwaukee Brewers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

Source: If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers: Stories from the Milwaukee Brewers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

“Any teammate of mine that had a kid and a boy that was capable of playing baseball, I think I set a terrific example of 'Don't do this' and 'Don't do that.' And that's one of the things that I'm most proud of.”

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Author:Bob Uecker

About the Author

Born: January 26, 1935
Known for: Baseball player
Quotes: 50

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If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers: Stories from the Milwaukee Brewers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press BoxRelated source material

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