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Bob Uecker Trivia Quiz

On March 13, 2003, baseball announcer and player Bob Uecker received the Ford C. Frick Award. He was inducted along with players Gary Carter and Eddie Murray in Cooperstown.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
121,227

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many years was Bob Uecker a baseball announcer? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team's games did Uecker announce? Hint

Detroit

Atlanta

St. Louis

Milwaukee

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many seasons did Uecker play in the Majors?

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Question 4 of 10

4. Uecker played on a World Series team?

True

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Question 5 of 10

5. Uecker played for his hometown, which is Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these films was Uecker in? Hint

"Major League"

"A League of their Own"

"Bull Durham"

"Field of Dreams"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Did Uecker ever broadcast a World Series game?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What position did Uecker play? Hint

Catcher

Outfield

Shortstop

Pitcher

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team did Uecker play the most games for? Hint

Phillies

Atlanta Braves

Cardinals

Milwaukee Braves

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Question 10 of 10

10. Uecker was discovered opening for what 1960s comic icon? Hint

Allen Funt

Flip Wilson

Don Rickles

Victor Borge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many years was Bob Uecker a baseball announcer?

Answer: 33

Uecker spent 24 as the lead announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers. By the way, it's pronounced "YOO-kerr."

2. What team's games did Uecker announce?

Answer: Milwaukee

Uecker was a top sportscaster in the area, and received many awards by Wisconsin news and sports publications, for his contributions with the Brewers.

3. How many seasons did Uecker play in the Majors?

Answer: 6

Uecker played for four teams from 1962-1967, all in the National League. (Milwaukee, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Atlanta)

4. Uecker played on a World Series team?

Answer: True

He was with the 1964 Cardinals. He played with Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Lou Brock. The Cardinals won in seven games over the Yankees

5. Uecker played for his hometown, which is Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Answer: Yes

Uecker was in Milwaukee from 1962-1963, St. Louis 1964-1965, Philadelphia 1966-1967, and Atlanta in 1967.

6. Which of these films was Uecker in?

Answer: "Major League"

The movie is about a losing baseball team that is threatened to be relocated. Uecker was also a writer, with a book caled "Catcher in the Wry," a book about his six seasons in the majors.

7. Did Uecker ever broadcast a World Series game?

Answer: Yes

Uecker has also done All-Star and League Championship games. Of course Milwaukee has hosted World Series games when Uecker announced. Remember 1982? That was the year the then-American League Brewers (with Robin Yount) went to the World Series, but lost in seven to Ozzie Smith's Cardinals.

8. What position did Uecker play?

Answer: Catcher

Uecker played in 297 career games from 1962-1967. He hit .200 with 14 homeruns and 74 RBIs in his career.

9. Which team did Uecker play the most games for?

Answer: Phillies

Uecker played 96 games for Philadelphia in 1966 and 1967, three more than when he did with the Cardinals in 1964 and 1965.

10. Uecker was discovered opening for what 1960s comic icon?

Answer: Don Rickles

Uecker appeared on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show." Uecker also had a starring role in "Mr. Belvedere" and other TV shows in the 1980s.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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