Bob Hiatt, 87, Junction City, has been selected by Area Agencies on Aging in Kansas to be honored as Keeping Seniors in the Game first pitcher on Monday, August 3 at the 7 p.m. feature game of the National Baseball Congress World Series.

The 81st NBC World Series will be played at Wichita’s Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Games begin Friday, July 24 and continue until Saturday, Aug. 8.

Hiatt is one of 16 Kansans over the age of 80 selected for the honor.

The Keeping Seniors in the Game initiative recognizes the vitality and contributions of older Kansans and raises awareness of Area Agencies on Aging. Hiatt was nominated for the Keeping Seniors in the Game by the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.