Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.

Legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker died on Thursday at the age of 90 after a long battle with cancer. Uecker, who spent 54 years as a broadcaster for Milwaukee, was on the call for the Brewers’ season-ending loss to the Mets. And given the news of his passing, the call was absolutely heartbreaking.

Bob Uecker, an iconic baseball voice who called Milwaukee Brewers games on the radio for five decades, has died, the team announced. He was 90. Nicknamed “Mr. Baseball” and known for his wit and deadpan delivery, Uecker joined the Brewers radio team in 1971.