Brewers Share Information for Fans Attending August 24 Uecker Celebration

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers announced today additional information for the Bob Uecker Celebration on Sunday, August 24, including timing for a special pregame ceremony, a collection of rare memorabilia on display as well as a set of limited-edition retail items themed for the day, with a portion of proceeds benefiting charity.

Numerous surprises are planned for the day – here is a peek at a few details in advance:

*Fans will want to arrive early on game day to experience one-of-a-kind Uecker memorabilia on display in four locations – one on each level of the ballpark.

*Gates will open early at 10:30 a.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats no later than 12:15 p.m. for the start of a very special live pregame program hosted by Bob Costas, a broadcasting legend and close friend of Uecker for decades. A number of special guests from Bob’s life of building family and friendships across the world will participate in the program and will again be featured during in-game activities and interviews.

*A limited-edition retail collection honoring Uecker will be available August 24 at all retail locations at American Family Field, including a pop-up location on the Loge Level, and items produced are expected to sell out that day. The items include a special poster from original work created by artist Ryan Duggan. The poster and other apparel/novelty items include references to Uecker’s iconic tag lines, his Milwaukee baseball career and his career as a worldwide celebrated entertainer. A portion of proceeds will benefit charity.

*Ilene Graff, who played Marsha Cameron Owens in the Mr. Belvedere TV show, will sing the National Anthem.

*The Uecker memorial uniform patch will return for one day only and be available at the main Brewers Team Store, to apply to jerseys purchased that day and existing purchased jerseys.

*All charitable proceeds from the 50/50 raffle that day will benefit charities supported by Uecker throughout his career.

“It is truly impossible to honor the iconic Bob Uecker in just one afternoon of celebration, but we are putting all of our resources into this special day,” said Brewers President – Business Operations Rick Schlesinger. “Bob truly was the embodiment of the Milwaukee Brewers, the soundtrack to our summers and the greatest ambassador to the world that Wisconsin will ever know. We miss him every day – his voice, his passion and his perfectly timed humor – but Sunday’s tribute is just the first step in continuing a celebration of his remarkable life and legacy.”

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