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“I did stand-up, weird and ignorant stuff about my career - anything for a laugh.”

Quote by Bob Uecker

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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. more

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