Uecker, who died Jan. 16 at the age of 90, was a career .200 hitter across six seasons in Major League Baseball. He ultimately embraced his own ineptitude, often mocking himself for his lack of ability on the diamond.

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Uecker's impact on the game of baseball took on new life when he appeared in the "Major League" series alongside acting stalwarts Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen and Rene Russo, among others. In a cast filled with supernovas, Uecker reigned supreme. The biggest reason why? His call of Vaughn and his fireballing ways.