Bob Uecker Inspirational Quotes (31)

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 I'm most proud of.

They broke it to me gently. The manager came up to me before a game and told me they didn't allow visitors in the clubhouse.

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

On TV the people can see it. On radio you've got to create it.

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.

I was acting when I was playing baseball.

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.