"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."

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

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.

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 ...

Bob Uecker was the light of the Milwaukee Brewers, the soundtrack of their summers, the laughter in their hearts, and his passing is a profound loss.

Bob Uecker parlayed a forgettable baseball career into comedic gold.

For those of us who watched, worked or played at Braves Field in the 1950s and early ’60s, Uecker’s passing brought back fond memories of a time when baseball was the prominent summer pastime.” | Opin

Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network producer and engineer Kent Sommerfeld worked with Bob Uecker for 39 seasons, starting in 1986. He shares his memories of Uecker.

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.

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.