MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers will have a special “Celebration of Life” event for Bob Uecker on Sunday, Aug. 24, the team announced on Monday.

What You Need To Know

  • The Milwaukee Brewers will have a special “Celebration of Life” event for Bob Uecker on Sunday, Aug. 24 when they take on the San Francisco Giants

  • The celebration will include a special pre-game program and in-game tributes to the legendary broadcaster, who died in January at the age of 90

  • All fans will get a commemorative pin giveaway with Uecker’s uniform patch design

  • Fans can get tickets to the special Aug. 24 game online, by calling 1-800-933-7890 or at the American Family Field Box Office

The celebration will include a special pre-game program and in-game tributes to the legendary broadcaster, who died in January at the age of 90.

“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 of business operations, in a release. “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.”

Boba Costas, a longtime close friend of Uecker and an award-winning broadcaster, will host the pre-game program on the field, which will include special guest appearances and videos from Uecker’s life.

All fans will also get a commemorative pin giveaway with Uecker’s uniform patch design. The 50-50 raffle will go to charities that Uecker supported, including the Wounded Warrior Project, The ALS Association and the Medical College of Wisconsin Bob Uecker Chair for Cancer Research.

On the field, baseballs and bases will feature a Uecker Celebration logo.

“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,” said family representative, Bob Uecker, Jr.

The Brewers said more initiatives for the “Celebration of Life” event will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

It’s just one of the many tributes made for “Mr. Baseball” since his death.

Brewers fans honored his legacy during the home opener last month with a moment of silence, his signature on the outfield grass, honorary patches on jersey sleeves, a banner with the message “We’ll Miss You, Bob” and thank-you notes from fans and more.

Fans can get tickets to the special Aug. 24 game online, by calling 1-800-933-7890 or at the American Family Field Box Office.

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