Uecker, who was nicknamed "Mr. Baseball," came to El Paso in 1982 for an exhibition game between the minor league El Paso Diablos and the Brewers. He played an inning as catcher and did the play-by-play for the game.

Brewers players remember legend Bob Uecker

Among those paying tribute to the late Bob Uecker is a local broadcaster and close friend of “Mr. Baseball,” Bob Uecker. Hughes spent 12 years calling Milwaukee Brewers games alongside Uecker.

The Milwaukee Brewers say they will honor Bob Uecker at American Family Field next summer. The longtime broadcaster, who also developed a national following for his work on television and in movies, passed away this week at age 90.