For everyone wondering when the Milwaukee Brewers will officially celebrate the life of Bob Uecker—who passed away in January at the age of 90—here’s the answer: Sunday, August 24 at American Family Field, during a 1:10 p.m. game against the San Francisco Giants.
Bob Costas will be on hand to host a special pregame program on the field. According to a press release, the program will feature “appearances by special guests and moving videos with rarely-seen content from Bob’s storied life.”
Per the press release, other special features of the day will include:
• All ticketed fans will receive a lapel pin featuring the Uecker uniform patch design—available only on this date (and not for sale).
• Baseballs and bases that feature a Uecker Celebration logo will be used during this one game only.
• Scoreboard features to air regularly throughout breaks in the game.
• 50-50 Raffle proceeds to benefit three charities supported by Uecker: Wounded Warrior Project, The ALS Association and the Medical College of Wisconsin Bob Uecker Chair for Cancer Research.
“We continue to mourn Bob’s passing, but we feel his presence every day at the ballpark, and in our lives,” says Rick Schlesinger, Brewers President – Business Operations. “August 24 will offer all of us an opportunity to come together to celebrate Bob’s life and re-live the countless, unforgettable memories he created so effortlessly.”
“As we continue to navigate the loss of Bob, we’re truly grateful to the Brewers for hosting this Celebration of Life. We look forward to coming together to honor his memory and share in the meaningful moments of the day,” says family representative Bob Uecker, Jr.
The press release notes that “more special initiatives connected to the August 24 Celebration of Life will be announced in the coming weeks, while other honors and activities will be unveiled during the pregame program that day.”
Tickets for the August 24 game—and all Brewers home games—are available at brewers.com, 1-800-933-7890, or at the American Family Field Box Office.
R.I.P. Ueck. We miss ya.
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