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

Bob Uecker has died. Although best known for his legendary stint as the play-by-play radio announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers—a job he held for 54 years, continuing into the 2024 season—Uecker was also a sort of sports-based renaissance man.

Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.

Bob Uecker, the iconic Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster who was fondly known as "Mr. Baseball" and morphed into acting in later years, has died.

There are some people who just make you feel good about life. Bob Uecker was one of those individuals. He passed away Thursday at the age of 90 after a battle with lung cancer. Uecker did it all. He had “Tonight Show” appearances with Johnny Carson,

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.

From his time as a backup catcher to appearances on Johnny Carson’s late night show, people far and wide knew Bob Uecker.

The Hall of Famer was a top guest on Johnny Carson’s ‘Tonight Show’ and played a sports writer in the ’80s sitcom ‘Mr. Belvedere’

January 16th, 2025 by Jake Cain The baseball world is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, a man whose wit and humor transcended his on-field career, making him a beloved figure in both the sports and entertainment industries.

The 1989 baseball comedy filmed in Milwaukee featured Uecker's memorable performance as cynical, and very funny, play-by-play announcer Harry Doyle.

Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.