"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.

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 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 ...

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.

“He made Harry Doyle the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's ... on top of the sundae.’" Ward said. "People remember it because of the way Uecker said it, not because of the way ...

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

No baseball player has ever done more with less than Uecker. He played in the majors for six years, but he never exactly blossomed into a star. “In 1962, I was named minor league player of the year. It was my second season in the bigs,

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.