Top 41 Quotes by Bob Uecker

About Bob Uecker

These are some quotes by American author Bob Uecker Athlete, who was born on January 26, 1935.

I knew when my career was over. In 1965 my baseball card came out with no picture.

I knew when my career was over. In 1965 my baseball card came out with no picture.

Bob Uecker

I used to soak my mitts in a bucket of water for about two days. Then I'd put a couple of baseballs in the pocket and wrap it up with a rubber band. Today you don't have to do that, because catchers' mitts are more like first baseman's gloves.

Bob Uecker

In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the bigs.

In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the bigs.

Bob Uecker

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.

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

I signed a very modest $3,000 bonus with the Braves in Milwaukee. And my old man didn't have that kinda money to put out.

I signed a very modest $3,000 bonus with the Braves in Milwaukee. And my old man didn't have that kinda money to put out.

Bob Uecker

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

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

I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don't even get printed.

I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don't even get printed.

Bob Uecker

Sporting goods companies pay me not to endorse their products.

Sporting goods companies pay me not to endorse their products.

Bob Uecker

The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game. He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud.

Bob Uecker

The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up.

The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up.

Bob Uecker

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