Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90

[Matt Dillon]

Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into a decadeslong stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died on Thursday, officials said.

He was 90.

"We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90," the Milwaukee Brewers said.

Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90​

[Lighthouse]

He was a Legend. Prayers for his family.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Prayers for his family💔

[surveyor]

"Catcher In the Wry" by Uecker (1982) is an excellent read.

Uecker and Joe Garagiola produced among the best books about playing baseball in the 50s and 60s.