MILWAUKEE — In just a few weeks, the Milwaukee Brewers will honor the life of legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker.
The special “Celebration of Life” will take place Aug. 24 when the team hosts the San Francisco Giants. It will include a special pre-game program and in-game tributes to Uecker, who died in January at 90.
“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 of 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.”
What You Need To Know
A “Celebration of Life” event for Bob Uecker is being held Aug. 24
The Brewers said Thursday there will be “numerous surprises” for the day
The team said fans should arrive early on game day to catch a glimpse of one-of-a-kind memorabilia dedicated to Uecker. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
A special limited-edition retail collection honoring Uecker will also be available in team stores during game day
The Brewers said Thursday there will be “numerous surprises.” The team said fans should arrive early on game day to catch a glimpse of one-of-a-kind memorabilia dedicated to Uecker. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. The memorabilia will be on display on every level of the ballpark across four locations.
Brewers officials advised getting to your seats no later that 12:15 p.m., when Bob Costas, broadcaster and close friend of Uecker, will host a special live pregame program. This program will be complete with many special guests from Uecker’s life.
One of the special guests, Ilene Graff, will sing the national anthem before the game. She played Marsha Cameron Owens in “Mr. Belvedere,” where Uecker appeared alongside her as George Owens.
Players will also wear the Uecker memorial uniform patch. That’s just one item that will be available at the main Brewers team store. It can be applied to jerseys purchased on the day or those that were purchased in the past.
Also available in stores and at a pop-up location on the Loge Level on game day will be a limited-edition retail collection honoring Uecker. A special poster from the original work created by artist Ryan Duggan and apparel featuring references to Uecker’s iconic taglines and baseball and broadcasting career are just some items that will be available.
The Brewers said they expect those items to sell out.
Proceeds from the merch will go toward a charity. The 50/50 raffle will also benefit charities that Uecker supported.