The death of Bob Uecker on Thursday has left a baseball-sized hole in the hearts of Milwaukeeans, Wisconsinites, and anyone in the world who appreciates top-shelf play calling and bone-dry humor. Want to pay tribute to Ueck? The Brewers are cooking up something big, but in the meantime, let’s all watch Major League!
Yes, the 1989 comedy classic—featuring Uecker as Cleveland Indians announcer Harry Doyle—will screen at Milwaukee’s Avalon Theater and various Marcus Theatres in the coming days and weeks. Here’s where to catch it:
AVALON THEATER
Thursday, January 23 – 7 p.m.
Get tickets ($11) HERE
MARCUS THEATRES
January 24-30
Find theaters, showtimes, and tickets ($5.40) HERE
Screening information for Major League II and Major League: Back To The Minors is brought to you by [rifles through papers] Christ, we can’t find it. To hell with it.
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