Jan 16, 2025 · David S. Ward, the writer and director of "Major League," saw Uecker's performance in a series of high-profile, hilarious ads for Miller Lite, and cast the real-life broadcaster in a comedic role.

Jan 16, 2025 · In the hit 1989 movie “Major League,” Uecker played Cleveland play-by-play announcer Harry Doyle, whose wit would often serve as cover for how awful the team was, only for him to...

Jan 17, 2025 · "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. ... When David Ward started making the movie "Major League," he knew he wanted Uecker to play Harry Doyle ...

Major League is a 1989 American sports comedy film produced by Chris Chesser and Irby Smith, written and directed by David S. Ward, that stars Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, James Gammon, Bob Uecker, Rene Russo, Margaret Whitton, Dennis …

Jan 16, 2025 · Bob Uecker delivered a virtuoso performance as baseball announcer Harry Doyle in the 'Major League' movies. Check out these hilarious clips.

Jan 16, 2025 · And it’s that last one we want to do focus on here with Uecker playing the iconic Harry Doyle in the Major League series of movies. He’s the Cleveland play-by-play man who added so much color ...

Jan 16, 2025 · In addition to his half-century in baseball press boxes, Uecker also left a mark on comedy with his memorable acting roles on the 1989 movie "Major League" and later the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere."

Jan 17, 2025 · Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “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 …

Jan 16, 2025 · Bob Uecker was part of baseball and American culture for decades, starring in commercials, shows and movies from Miller Lite ads to "Mr. Belvedere." But the role that will live on is Harry Doyle ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Bob Uecker, who has died at age 90, changed baseball movies forever with his hilarious, wildly quotable performance in 1989's Major League.