Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “Juuuust a bit outside!” It was the combination of humor and great broadcasting that made him one of America’s great personalities.

Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob 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.

"In 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.

Milwaukee fans could listen to Uecker broadcast ... “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 ...

Two of Bob Uecker's claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: Milwaukee fans ... the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director, said ...

Advertisement Article continues below this ad Milwaukee fans could listen to ... “He made Harry Doyle the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director, said Thursday night.

Milwaukee fans could listen to Uecker broadcast ... “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 ...

FILE - Bob Uecker throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the National League wildcard baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers ... it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director ...

Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network producer and engineer Kent Sommerfeld worked with Bob Uecker for 39 seasons, starting in 1986. He shares his memories of Uecker.

Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward was brilliant in his time on the field ... reactions from college football fans watching Saturday's game:

The Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District will review a 2025 spending plan for the Milwaukee Brewers’ American Family Field that features $25M to heat it and make additional changes to host concerts and other winter events.

Disco Time waltzed into the Kentucky Derby picture with a weekend win in New Orleans, as two of Hong Kong's top runners easily won Group 1 races and may seek international targets.