Uecker Statue in Section 422

As a baseball fan, dedicated scribe, and follower of the great voices of the game, I am overwhelmed that Section 422 has a legendary resident in its Miller Park counterpart, the new statue of Bob Uecker. It is a fitting addition to what are known as "The Uecker Seats" in Milwaukee. While this blog almost exclusively reports on Yankees matters, I seldom pass an opportunity to comment on those who have taken a irreplaceable role in building the game. Broadcasters are one of the pillars of baseball for that reason, they paint the scene onto the canvas of our minds. To that end, Uecker is joined by a select few.

Aside from Uecker being a living legend for his work in the Milwaukee Brewers radio booth, he is Johnny Carson's "Mr. Baseball" as a frequent guest on Carson's Tonight Show. Though for me, he IS Harry Doyle from Major League. A role that showcases the perfect blend of sarcasm, satire, and hilarious passive aggressive commentary only he could deliver.

In the master class of baseball broadcasters, that include the likes of Vin Scully, Red Barber, Mel Allen, Jack Buck, Bob Wolff, and Ernie Harwell (not including a host of well deserving others), Uecker is the master class clown. He is a gentleman who's natural wit and style has the ability to bring levity to a sport that often takes itself far too seriously. Yet despite the humor, he maintains an incredible underlying dignity in his portrayal of the game, and in himself. For that, he is a well celebrated aberration.

Thank you, Mr. Uecker. See you in Section 422.

                                                           (Photo courtesy of kgmi.com)

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