"In 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.

Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “Juuuust a bit outside!” It was the combination of humor and great broadcasting that made him one of America’s great personalities.

“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.

In the summer of 1988, the iconic comedy "Major League" filmed at Milwaukee County Stadium ... But at least nationally, it's possible most know him for his work as Doyle. David S. Ward, the writer and director of "Major League," saw Uecker's performance ...

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Milwaukee fans could listen to Uecker broadcast ... “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 ...

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Advertisement Article continues below this ad Milwaukee fans could listen to ... “He made Harry Doyle the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director, said Thursday night.

Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “Juuuust a bit outside!” Milwaukee ... it was,” David S. Ward, the movie ...

Milwaukee fans could listen to Uecker broadcast ... “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 ...

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