Bob Uecker's 'Major League' star turn and acting career. Uecker's popularity as an entertainer and broadcaster, helped by Carson's seal of approval, eventually led to an acting career.

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.

But when Uecker was able to combine baseball and the big screen, magic happened. His role as play-by-play broadcaster Harry Doyle in the movie "Major League" combined all of Uecker's talents into ...

Bob Uecker in the 1988 film "Major League: Back to the Minors." Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection. Uecker was a fixture behind the mic in Milwaukee for more than 50 years, ...

Harry Doyle in Major League If you've seen 1989's Major League , chances are you can't think about the movie without hearing ...

Bob Uecker, Light-Hitting Catcher Turned Comic Actor and Broadcaster, Dies at 90. The beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers starred in 'Mr. Belvedere' and 'Major League,' and was delightfully ...

Bob Uecker died at 90. The Baseball Hall of Famer spent 54 years as a Milwaukee Brewers announcer and starred in 'Mr. Belvedere,' 'Major League' and beer ads.

To us, he's a broadcaster, but nationally, most may know Bob Uecker by a different name: Harry Doyle. These quotes from 'Major League' live forever.

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 ...

We're all mourning the loss of Bob Uecker on Thursday, with Mr. Baseball dying at the age of 90 after an incredible life that included an MLB stint, the Brewers' play-by-play job and an acting career.

When "Major League" came out, Uecker was a future Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster who already was well-known for his appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," numerous Miller ...

In addition to his half-century in a baseball press box, Uecker also left a mark on comedy with his memorable acting roles on ...