Bob Uecker, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years, died Thursday at the age of 90, the team announced.

While the Baseball Hall of Famer and national icon was best known for his time on the diamond, his love for golf was also widely known, even if his prowess on the fairways was similar to the baseball acumen that led to his .200 career batting average.

Uecker, who battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023, once admitted to Golf Magazine that while he enjoyed the game and started playing during his Major League Baseball days, he had very little pop on the tee box.

"I could put a stick of dynamite in my driver and still only hit it 200 yards," he quipped.

The lovable native of Milwaukee spearheaded the Bob Uecker Front Row Classic, a golf tournament that benefitted the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event took place in Scottsdale at Grayhawk Golf Club in 2015, and he was a fixture at numerous other charity golf events.

Uecker was also a guest on David Feherty's Golf Channel show in 2016, drawing comparisons between his frustrations in golf and baseball.

"In baseball, if we hit a pitch that's in on our hands, so to speak, like right above the handle ... it can be a little blooper to right field. That's good. That's a base hit," he told Feherty. "You don't hit it good, but it's a base hit. If you guys do that, you're really in trouble."

And while he was known for his quick wit, Uecker was also a renowned philanthropist who devoted time and money to a number of charities, including the MACC Fund, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the ALS Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Wounded Warriors.

“Today, we take on the heaviest of burdens. Today, we say goodbye to our beloved friend, Bob Uecker," the team said in a statement. “Ueck was the light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers, the laughter in our hearts, and his passing is a profound loss. He was the heart and soul of Wisconsin and a dear friend. Bob loved people; his presence warmed every room and he had a way of welcoming all of us into his world as if we were lifelong friends.

“Saying goodbye to Bob shakes us all. He was so much more than a Milwaukee Brewers icon. He was a national treasure. Bob entertained us with his words and storytelling, so it is no surprise that his passing now leaves us at a loss for our own words. There is no describing the impact Ueck had on so many, and no words for how much he was loved. We are left with a giant void in our hearts, but also remember the laughter and joy he brought to our lives throughout the years.”

While baseball announcing was Uecker's original claim to fame, he became nationally known as an entertainer as well beginning in 1969 with a long run of appearances on "The Tonight Show," where his "Mr. Baseball" persona and wry sense of humor earned him national acclaim.

His family released the following statement after his death.

“He brought joy to countless listeners through his wit, charisma and love for baseball, Milwaukee, and all of Wisconsin, creating a legacy that will forever be cherished," the family said. "While his contributions to the game are noteworthy, it is his kindness, humility and love for family and friends that we will hold closest to our hearts. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time as we grieve and celebrate the man we were so lucky to call ours.”

As for his golf game? Uecker said he didn't truly grow fond of the sport until he started playing with professional golfers in charity events, which helped him to understand the game's nuances.

"I love the game of golf. I didn't really appreciate it until I started playing a round of golf with you guys," he told Feherty. "I could see how you can move a ball one way or the other. The chipping game, the short game, how tough that is. It's unbelievably tough."

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Bob Uecker, golf fanatic, Milwaukee Brewers dead at 90