Brewers to dedicate a Bob Uecker statue in "the last row"

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers today announced details for Friday's unveiling of the new Bob Uecker statue at Miller Park. Unlike the statues that surround Miller Park's Home Plate Plaza, this statue will be in the last row-yes, the last row of the Terrace Level at Miller Park.

The statue will pay tribute to the popular Miller Lite "All Stars" ad campaign which featured Uecker's famous tagline, "I must be in the front row." In those commercials, Uecker somehow always ended up in the last row-as will this statue. The statue will sit atop the Uecker Seats in Miller Park's Terrace Level (Section 422). It will feature an open seat next to it allowing for a perfect photo opportunity.

The statue will be unveiled for the first time in a ceremony open to special guests and media Friday afternoon (the unveiling ceremony is not open to the public). Prior to that night's 7:10 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park, a presentation will be made on the field honoring Uecker and showcasing the statue.

The statue was designed by Brian Maughan, the artist of the four statues outside Miller Park on the Home Plate Plaza-Hank Aaron, Allan H. "Bud" Selig, Robin Yount and Uecker. The statue will be made of bronze, but will also have color effects.