June 22, 2006

Uecker’s filed hearing delayed

Category: Brewers — Patrick Stumpf @ 12:40 am


Bob Uecker, the play-by-play announcer of the Brewers on newsradio 620 WTMJ for more than 35 years, made a public statement a few weeks ago that he had been stalked by a woman in excess of seven years. The 45 year old woman, Ann E. Ladd, started sending Uecker letters and gifts. Things escalated so far that she eventually followed Uecker to Brewers’ road games and even found out what Uecker’s room number was in an Pittsburgh hotel and where he was swimming. Ladd pushed the envelope so far that she confronted Uecker at the hotel’s pool after he refused to help her with charity work. At first, Uecker filed a temporary restraining order against Ladd, permitting her to go near him. The original court date, June 15, was delayed because the defendant could not be found. A message was left at Ladd’s home Tuesday, but was not returned. Her lawyer of course failed to comment. Yesterday it was announced that the court date had been pushed back and set for July 3rd. Uecker was inducted into Cooperstown in 2003, and is known for his apperances in Major League and Major League II, as well as his storytelling and humor.  The legend continues to call Brewer’s games today, and hopefully will for a long time.

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