I make fun of situations and try and find the humor in things, but it's never at the expense of the other guy. Bob Uecker expensefindfun Change image and share on social
Let's face it. Umpiring is not an easy or happy way to make a living. In the abuse they suffer, and the pay they get for it, you see an imbalance that can only be explained by their need to stay close to a game they can't resist. Bob Uecker abusecloseeasy share on social
In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the bigs. Bob Uecker bigsleagueminor Change image and share on social
I had a great shoe contract and glove contract with a company who paid me a lot of money never to be seen using their stuff. Bob Uecker companycontractglove Change image and share on social
I had slumps that lasted into the winter. Bob Uecker lastslumpwinter Change image and share on social
I think my top salary was maybe in 1966. I made $17,000 and 11 of that came from selling other players' equipment. Bob Uecker 000equipmentmake Change image and share on social
I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don't even get printed. Bob Uecker equaledfacthope Change image and share on social
We were on for six years. We were in syndication for a while. It had its run. I still see the people from 'Mr. Belvedere,' too. We stay in touch. Bob Uecker belvederepeoplerun Change image and share on social
Sporting goods companies pay me not to endorse their products. Bob Uecker companyendorsegood Change image and share on social
The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up. Bob Uecker catchknuckleballpick Change image and share on social