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How to Collect: Bob Uecker’s Top Topps Cards

Celebrate Mr. Baseball’s Life with his Top Cards

Date: Jan 17, 2025
Topics: Baseball, Bob Uecker, Cards and Culture, How to Collect, MLB, Mr. Baseball
Length: 473 Words
Reading Time: ~3 Minutes

Bob Uecker’s impact on baseball extends far beyond his playing days. Known as “Mr. Baseball,” Uecker became a beloved icon through his career as a broadcaster, actor, and entertainer, bringing humor and heart to the sport for decades. From his role behind the microphone as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers to his memorable appearances in films like Major League, Uecker’s wit and charm have made him a household name. To celebrate the life and legacy of this baseball legend, we’ve compiled a list of Bob Uecker’s top trading cards,


Top Bob Uecker Cards


1965 Topps #519 Bob Uecker

Player info

• American Family field walk of fame
• milwaukee brewers hall of famer
• 1964 world series champion

Set info

• 598-card set

what they’ve said

• “While this onetime backup catcher was known for his self-deprecating style, Bob Uecker was one of the game’s most beloved figures throughout his 70-year career in baseball.” – mlb commissioner rob manfred

1966 Topps #91 Bob Uecker

Player info

• played for four different mlb organizations
• milwaukee brewers podcaster from 1971-2024
• 2003 ford c. frick award winner

Set info

• 598-card set

what they’ve said

• “He brought joy to countless listeners through his wit, charisma, and love for baseball, Milwaukee, and all of Wisconsin, creating a legacy that will forever be cherished. While his contributions to the game are noteworthy, it is his kindness, humility, and love for family and friends that we will hold closest to our hearts.” – Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio

1963 Topps #126 Bob Uecker

Player info

• made mlb debut on april 13, 1962
• nine-time silver slugger award winner
• 2002 al batting champion

set info

• 576-card set
• uecker’s first solo topps card

what they’ve said

• “I don’t know what to say. He was remarkable. And you know, he made himself into a great announcer. Let’s not forget that. He was a great baseball announcer.” –MLB Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig

1962 Topps #594 Bob Uecker RC

Player info

• his 54 years with the brewers was the second-longest tenured position held by an announcer with one team in mlb history
• last mlb appearance was on sept. 29, 1967

set info

• 598-card set

what they’ve said

• “Some of the legends of the game were Bob’s friends. They would go out on the town pre-social media, pre-cell phones and he’d have these wild stories. You could just let him go on forever.” – brewers star christian yelic

1964 Topps #543 Bob Uecker

Player info

• born on january 26, 1934
• born in milwaukee, wisconsin

set info

• 587-card set

what they’ve said

•  “I make fun of everything I did because it makes people laugh. But it’s still a pretty good thing to be a big leaguer.” – bob uecker


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