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Bob Uecker, Major League

The legend of Harry Doyle: 'Major League' director talks Uecker's classic character

"In a way, there is no 'Major League' without Bob Uecker," Director David S. Ward told me in a phone call. The world became a sadder and much less funny place on Thursday when it was announced that Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’

Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century. But he showed off his play-by-play skills — and comedic talent — for more of a national audience when he appeared in the 1989 classic “Major League” as Cleveland announcer Harry Doyle.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 1d

'I was just pinching myself': Skip Griparis recalls playing opposite Bob Uecker in 'Major League'

Major League' was the first acting role ever for Skip Griparis, who played the soft-spoken sidekick to Bob Uecker's memorable Harry Doyle character.

WCCO Radio Minneapolis on MSN1d

‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together to make him a unique celebrity

Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “Juuuust a bit ...

Bob Uecker's Hall of Fame induction speech in 2003 was one for the ages, with classic Uecker humor

At his Hall of Fame -induction ceremony in Cooperstown in 2003, Bob Uecker delivered a memorable acceptance speech that in ...

Bob Uecker, Light-Hitting Catcher Turned Comic Actor and Broadcaster, Dies at 90

The beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers starred in 'Mr. Belvedere' and 'Major League,' and was delightfully self-deprecating on 'The Tonight Show' and in beer ads.

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