Bob Uecker honored; Marcus Theatres brings 'Major League' back to big screen

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 28: Bob Uecker being introduced during the Ryan Braun Walk of Fame ceremony at American Family Field on July 28, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Marcus Theatres is honoring Brewers announcer and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker in a special way. 

Honoring Ueck

What we know:

Marcus Theatres is bringing the movie "Major League" back to the big screen from Friday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 30 at its Wisconsin theatres. 

As a tribute to Uecker's 54 years as the voice of the Brewers, admission to this special screening will be $5.40 – with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation

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Cinema locations include: 

  • Bay Park
  • Cedar Creek
  • Green Bay East
  • Hillside
  • Hollywood
  • La Crosse
  • Majestic-Brookfield
  • Menomonee Falls
  • North Shore
  • Oshkosh
  • Palace
  • Point
  • Renaissance
  • Ridge
  • Sheboygan
  • South Shore
  • Valley Grand

Local perspective:

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Uecker had passed away at the age of 90.

Known affectionately as 'Mr. Baseball', professional player, broadcaster, actor and comedian Bob Uecker was born on January 26th, 1934 in Milwaukee. 

Uecker grew up playing baseball and watching the minor league Milwaukee Brewers play at Borchert Field.

"Actually was a pitcher when I was playing in the sandlots in Milwaukee. I actually got a tryout from the Braves," Uecker said. "They had a guy down there. A pitching coach. He is standing next to me and I am throwing for about 15 or 20 minutes. And he finally said, 'now let me see your good fastball'. This is a true story. And I said, I have been throwing my good fastball. And then he said, 'well then I recommend you get a job'. That is what he told me. I saw him years later in spring training once when I finally got to the big leagues. I asked him if he remembered me. He said no. But I switched from pitching to catching after that when he told me to get a job.

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As a catcher, Uecker signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1959. He made it to the majors with the organization in 1962. 

Uecker also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves during his six-year career. Known as a defensive catcher, he finished with a career batting average of just 200. It was after his playing days that he became a national figure.

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Brewers announcer Bob Uecker passes away at 90; team "heartbroken"

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90.

In 1970, Uecker was booked on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. With his self-deprecating humor, he made over 100 appearances. Carson is the one who gave him the nickname, Mr. Baseball.

In 1971, Uecker came home. He began calling games for the Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcast – something he did until his death.

The Source: The information in this post was provided by Marcus Theatres.

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