Brewers to have Bob Uecker Celebration of Life in August

(MILWAUKEE BREWERS) – The Milwaukee Brewers announced today a public event to celebrate the memory of the revered Bob Uecker, the Voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years and iconic entertainer worldwide who passed away in January.

The official “Celebration of Life” event will take place Sunday, August 24 throughout the day as the Brewers take on the San Francisco Giants at 1:10 p.m. Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and longtime close friend of Uecker, Bob Costas, will host a very special pregame program on the field. The program will feature appearances by special guests and moving videos with rarely-seen content from Bob’s storied life.

“We continue to mourn Bob’s passing, but we feel his presence every day at the ballpark, and in our lives,” said 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.”

Tributes to “Ueck” will be featured throughout the game day experience, including:

• Expansive pregame program hosted by Costas featuring rare video content and appearances by special guests connected to Bob throughout his lifetime.
• 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.