Kansas City, Mo. ? The Kansas City Royals are giving 81 people a chance to watch a game from Buck O’Neil’s seat.

The team has announced the “Buck O’Neil Legacy Seat Program.” It will honor the Negro Leagues star who became a goodwill ambassador for the game and also reward others for their community service.

O’Neil sat in the same seat behind home plate – Section 101, Row C, Seat 1 – whenever he attended a Royals game at Kauffman Stadium.

A different person will be selected to sit in O’Neil’s seat at each home game this season. The selection process will be based on nominations from the public.

The team has blocked off four seats for the program so those selected can bring along family and friends, team spokesman Toby Cook said.

O’Neil will be honored on the stadium’s video board before each home game. Those selected for the legacy seat program also will be featured in video presentations.