Legendary Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday. People immediately started posting tributes and sharing their favorite Uecker stories and it quickly became apparent just how high his approval rating was amongst sports fans.

The baseball world reacted Thursday to the death of Bob Uecker, who gained more fame as a broadcaster and actor after his brief playing career ended.

Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into an decades-long stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died on Thursday, officials said.