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Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker 'Mr. Baseball' and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 90.

The team announced Uecker died on Thursday morning, calling it 'one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.' In a statement released by the club, Uecker's family said he had battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023.

'Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spirit to falter,' the family said.

Uecker was best known as a colorful comedian and broadcaster who earned his nickname during one of his numerous appearances on Johnny Carson's late night show.

Uecker was honored by the Hall of Fame with the Ford C. Frick award in 2003 and spent nearly 20 minutes keeping the Cooperstown, New York, crowd of about 18,000 in stitches.

He got his big break off the field after opening for Don Rickles at Al Hirt's nightclub in Atlanta in 1969.

That performance caught Hirt's attention, and the musician set him up to appear on 'The Tonight Show' with Johnny Carson. He became one of Carson's favorite guests, making more than 100 appearances.

Carson was the one who dubbed Uecker 'Mr. Baseball.'