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Felix Mantilla was one of the last living connections to the Milwaukee Braves, but his legacy in Milwaukee remains strong
the last living regular on the 1957 World Series champion and the 1958 runner-up Milwaukee Braves. Mantilla, a native of Puerto Rico who stayed in Milwaukee and left a youth-baseball legacy ...
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Bob Uecker, legendary voice of the Brewers and ‘Mr. Baseball,’ dead at 90
He was 90. Uecker, a light-hitting catcher for three teams during a six-year major league playing career, including stints with his hometown Milwaukee Braves and the 1964 world-champion St. Louis ...
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Felix Mantilla, a winner with the ’57 Braves and champion of Milwaukee youth baseball, dies at 90
Felix Mantilla, a champion with the Milwaukee Braves who continued to make his mark on the community in retirement, has died at age 90. Mantilla was one of only a handful of players remaining from ...
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Bob Uecker, longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90
Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962. He'd last six seasons in the big leagues as a backup catcher, finishing with a ...
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A memorial for Mantilla: Milwaukee Braves player also remembered for his work with youth baseball
Former Milwaukee Brave Felix Mantilla ... The native of Isabela, Puerto Rico, played for the Braves from 1956-’61. He continued his career with the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Houston ...
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Bob Uecker dies at 90: Iconic Brewers broadcaster called games for 54 years, starred in 'Major League'
He debuted during the 1962 season, appearing in 33 games with the then-Milwaukee Braves. He would go on to make 297 career appearances as a catcher, hitting .200/.293/.287 with 14 home runs.
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‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
"What an example for us to be with every single day — Bob Uecker." Uecker signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 and reached the majors in 1962. He’d last six seasons ...