Bob Uecker didn't have to stretch much to play quick-witted broadcaster Harry Doyle in the movie "Major League." Milwaukee Brewers fans happily listened to that act for more than 50 years. Uecker, whose humor made him a celebrity far outside of the baseball world,

The former backup catcher, whose ability to laugh at himself made him a beloved radio announcer and launched a successful acting career, died Thursday.

The legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 50 years has died. Bob Uecker was 90 years old. The team announced his death on Thursday, writing on X, “We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90.”

Bob Uecker, who transformed his futility as a baseball player into a successful second career as a baseball broadcaster, humorist and comic actor in television, film and commercials, died Jan. 16 at 90.

Bob Uecker, the legendary radio voice of the Brewers who had called their games since 1971 and was nicknamed “Mr. Baseball,” died on Thursday, the team announced.

The baseball world lost one of its most iconic stars Thursday morning when the Milwaukee Brewers announced the death of Bob Uecker.

Known as Mr. Baseball, Uecker began his career as a so-so backup catcher with the Brewers before finding fame behind the microphone as an announcer in Milwaukee and in front of the camera in Hollywood.