bob uecker

“ I led the league in go get 'em next time. ”

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

“ Baseball hasn't forgotten me. I go to a lot of old-timers games and I haven't lost a thing. I sit in the bullpen and let people throw things at me. Just like old times. ”

“ It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad. ”

“ 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. ”

“ When I looked at the third base coach, he turned his back on me. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ The highlight of my baseball career came in Philadelphia's Connie Mack Stadium when I saw a fan fall out of the upper deck. When he got up and walked away, the crowd booed. ”

“ People don't know this, but I helped the Cardinals win the pennant. I came down with hepatitis. The trainer injected me with it! ”