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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.

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‘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.

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Bob Uecker’s brilliant comedic talent was on full display in ‘Major League.’ Watch his famous line

Uecker, who died Jan. 16 at the age of 90, was a career .200 hitter across six seasons in Major League Baseball. He ultimately embraced his own ineptitude, often mocking himself for his lack of ability on the diamond.

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Bob Uecker's portfolio of pop-culture appearances, including funny quotes and one-liners

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

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R.I.P. Bob Uecker: No Baseball Player Ever Did More With Less

Bob Uecker died today at the age of 90. A veteran of two heart surgeries, he had been battling lung cancer for over a year, ...

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Remembering Bob Uecker: 'The beauty of Bob' was the way he could connect with people

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

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 ...

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Bob Uecker's iconic 'Harry Doyle' role the stuff of legends | Opinion

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 ...

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Bob Uecker career highlights, from baseball's broadcast booth to movies and Johnny Carson

Bob Uecker's death has prompted all kinds of memories from his baseball, broadcasting and acting career to resurface.

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