Photos: Bob Uecker through the years

Bob Uecker jokes with photographers and well wishers during the unveiling of his statue April 25, 2014, in section 422 in an area known as the "Uecker Seats" at Miller Park.

Bob Uecker jokes around with Robin Yount during an interview at the Brewers Playoff Rally on Sept. 29, 2011, at the Summerfest grounds.

National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Gary Carter (center) is double-teamed by Ford C. Frick Award recipient Bob Uecker (left) and fellow inductee Eddie Murray during induction ceremonies July 27, 2003, in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Bud Selig, left, talks with Brewers owner Mark Attanasio, center, and Bob Uecker before a news conference at Miller Park in 2014. The Brewers announced they would be retiring a uniform with No. 1 on it in Selig's honor.

Bob Uecker is filmed inside the broadcast booth at County Stadium for his Harry Doyle scenes in "Major League."

Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker signs autographs at Brewers On Deck at the Frontier Airlines Center on Jan. 30, 2011.

Bob Uecker gets ready to throw out the first pitch during the National League Divisional Series at Miller Park on Oct. 1, 2011.

Craig Counsell and Bob Uecker visit in the Brewers dugout at Miller Park on May 6, 2015.

Baseball Commissioner Bug Selig (from left), Bob Uecker and former Milwaukee Brewers Charlie Moore and Robin Yount were all recognized for the Brewers Wall of Honor on June 13, 2014, at Miller Park during a pregame ceremony.

Bob Uecker cut back on his road schedule considerably last year and plans to do likewise this season.

Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker waves to a crowd of friends gathered to dedicate the Bob Uecker bronze sculpture that will stand outside of Miller Park on Aug. 31, 2012.

Bob Uecker talks with Brewers manager Bob (Buck) Rodgers on the field at Milwaukee County Stadium in May of 1981.

Bob Uecker appears with Cameo Yvette Kneuer in an episode of "Mr. Belvedere." Kneuer, Miss Wisconsin 1982 and a holder of the Miss National Fitness crown, put Uecker through exercises to shed some excess pounds. "Spring training was never this tough," said Uecker, onetime catcher with the Milwaukee Braves.