(WLUK) — Fans attending Sunday’s celebration of life for legendary Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker are encouraged to arrive early for pregame ceremonies.
The Brewers organization says the program will begin at 12:15 p.m. Longtime broadcaster and friend of Uecker Bob Costas will host.
Other highlights include:
Uecker memorabilia on display on all four levels of the ballparkSpecial guests from Uecker’s life participating in pregame and in-game activities and interviewsLimited-edition retail collection honoring Uecker, including a poster, apparel and novelty items. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Wounded Warrior Project, The ALS Association and the Bob Uecker Chair for Cancer Research. The Brewers expect items to sell out on Sunday.National anthem sung by Ilene Graff, who played Uecker’s TV wife on “Mr. Belvedere”Uecker memorial patch available for purchase at the Brewers Team Store to apply to jerseys purchased that day and existing jerseysAll proceeds from the 50/50 raffle donated to charities supported by Uecker
American Family Field’s parking lots will open at 10 a.m., with stadium gates opening at 10:30 a.m.