"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.

“Juuuust a bit outside!” Milwaukee fans could listen to 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.

Bob Uecker, who died Jan. 16, was not only a baseball player, but a comedic actor in roles including the movie "Major League."

Bob Uecker is known for being the radio voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, but he's equally beloved in the city of Cleveland courtesy of "Major League."

First, let’s start with the name … Harry Doyle. What a name. What a movie character. What a legacy from such a spot movie role. On a day when millions across the country are mourning and celebrating the life of Bob Uecker — easily one of the most colorful characters in baseball history — in these parts it’s difficult to separate Uecker from his iconic role as Indians baseball announcer in the

The late Bob Uecker's reach extends well beyond Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. Let's run down his pop-culture appearances and famous one-liners.

Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half ... “He made Harry Doyle the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director, said Thursday night. "In a way, he was kind of a narrator of the movie almost.

The commercial also caught the attention of director David S. Ward, the writer and director of "Major League." Bob Uecker (second from the right) with the main cast from the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere ...

FILE - Bob Uecker throws the ceremonial first pitch ... “He made Harry Doyle the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director, said Thursday night. "In a way, he was kind of a narrator ...

He was an announcer and media celebrity, but Bob Uecker might have gained more notoriety than anything else as a beer pitchman in Miller Lite commercials.

This story was excerpted from Adam McCalvy's Brewers Beat newsletter, which was written by David Adler for this edition ... throughout the offseason as news happens. MILWAUKEE -- Bob Uecker was a famously mediocre Major League hitter who discovered ...

The Uecker family sent out a statement of gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received in the past week since the broadcaster's death.