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

Uecker, whose humor made him a celebrity far outside of the baseball world, died Thursday at 90 years old, the Brewers announced. Uecker was the play-by-play voice of the Milwaukee Brewers dating to 1971, one of the longest runs by a broadcaster with one team in MLB history.

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 delivered a virtuoso performance as baseball announcer Harry Doyle in the 'Major League' movies. Check out these hilarious clips.

"Juuust a bit outside." That quote by the great Bob Uecker will forever resonate with sports movie fans from his role as play-by-play announcer Harry Doyle in the film "Major League." Uecker died at the age of 90,

Milwaukee Brewers sportscaster Bob Uecker speaks at a news conference Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Milwaukee. The Major League Baseball community is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers,

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.

Baseball broadcaster Bob Uecker, who played Harry Doyle in the "Major League" movies, died at age 90. (Scripps News)

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. He was 90. Uecker was beloved for his sense of humor and gained national acclaim for his role as announcer Harry Doyle in the “Major League” movies.