In October 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling went missing while riding his bike in his hometown of St. Joseph, Minnesota.
On September 1, 27 years after his abduction, Wetterling’s remains were found.
Friday, the Twins will honor the family of the slain pre-teen with red jerseys and a Number 11 patch on their uniforms. The visiting Cleveland Indians will also honor Wetterling by wearing the “Jacob 11” patches.
“A fan of all sports, Jacob wore a red number 11 jersey in sports as a child and the Wetterling family asked people to use the number 11 as a symbol of hope to honor their son and show a commitment to making the world a better place for kids,” the Twins said.
Following the game, Minnesota will auction off their game-worn jerseys. All proceeds will go toward The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center.