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Anne Burrell worked in upscale New York City restaurants before beginning her television career on "Iron Chef America." She was known for bold and flavorful but not overly fancy dishes.
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The late Bob Uecker's reach extends well beyond Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. ... with St. Louis playing the Yankees in the 1964 World Series, Uecker found time for shenanigans.
In 1964 and ’65, the Cardinals gave Uecker that World Series ring (eventually, evidently), that championship cred, a bill for a dented tuba and material galore.
Uecker would spend six seasons in the majors and was part of a St. Louis Cardinals team that won the World Series in 1964. After closing out the 1967 season in Atlanta, where the Braves moved ...
A career .200 hitter, Uecker’s crowning achievement was winning the World Series with the Cardinals in 1964. “I make fun of everything I did because it makes people laugh.
Bob Uecker was more than just a radio voice. ... World Series championship or not, we were the lucky ones. “A swing and a drive!” was the way he started his home run calls.
In the ’90s, he teamed up with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan for the World Series. From there, Uecker reached most households as one of the Miller Lite All-Stars in popular commercials for the beer ...
Last Updated: January 16th, 2025 by Jake Cain The baseball world is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, a man whose wit and humor transcended his on-field career, making him a beloved figure in both ...