Bob Uecker

“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...”

“I had slumps that lasted into the winter.”

“You know, I was once named Minor League Player of the Year... unfortunately, I had been in the majors for two years at the time.”

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

“I didn't get a lot of awards as a player. But they did have a Bob Uecker Day Off for me once in Philly.”

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

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

“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.”

“Any teammate of mine that had a kid and a boy that was capable of playing baseball, I think I set a terrific example of 'Don't do this' and 'Don't do that.' And that's one of the things that...”

“Where would I be without baseball? Who am I without baseball?”