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'Juuuust a bit outside!' Bob Uecker's acting and broadcasting ability came together in 'Major League'
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'I was just pinching myself': Skip Griparis recalls playing opposite Bob Uecker in 'Major League'
Skip Griparis remembers Bob Uecker, reflects on acting alongside Brewers legend in 'Major League'
Bob Uecker had many partners in the radio booth over the years, but his partner in Major League—Monte—was Skip Griparis.
"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.
The late Bob Uecker's reach extends well beyond Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts. Let's run down his pop-culture appearances and famous one-liners.
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
Uecker, a baseball icon, television and movie funnyman and Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90.
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Bob Uecker, who died Jan. 16, was not only a baseball player, but a comedic actor in roles including the movie "Major League."
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
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Celebrate Bob Uecker legacy with his iconic Major League quotes, memorable moments, and his journey as a baseball player, actor, and sportscaster.
The beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers starred in 'Mr. Belvedere' and 'Major League,' and was delightfully self-deprecating on 'The Tonight Show' and in beer ads.
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,
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,
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