Indiana State building statue of Larry Bird at arena

[tornado]

But there's controversy -- the guy willing to fund the statue -- which will mimic the large statue of Michael Jordan in front of the United Center -
is unwilling to work with the sculptor that has already been working on the project for four years...
obviously money talks!!

http://tribstar.com/news/x1677345619/Funds-coming-together-for-Larry-Bird-statue-outside-Hulman-Center

This is the smaller model already created but this work is going to be trashed and a new sculptor will complete the project..

[AZ BU Fan]

A statue honoring Larry Bird....nice!

Kareem will now be really upset if UCLA doesn't get him a statue on campus too!

[ancona flash]

Has there ever been discussion about BU putting up a statue of the Hawk outside Carver?

I'm not for putting up a statue just because, but if you were ever going to put up a statue of someone representing greatness in a BU uniform he'd have to be one of the top if not THE top candidate.

[tornado]

Has there ever been discussion about BU putting up a statue of the Hawk outside Carver?

I'm not for putting up a statue just because, but if you were ever going to put up a statue of someone representing greatness in a BU uniform he'd have to be one of the top if not THE top candidate.

It would be a definite improvement over what's there, but the Civic Center is not owned by Bradley, and likely the progressive-thinking Civic Center Authority would nix the idea..

[Chico]

Not a knock on the Indiana St program, but even though IMO, the Hawk is the greatest Brave of all, Bradley has had many All-Americans the Hawk being the most successful. I'm happy with our Hall of Fame the way it is.

[jasonpeoria911]

Has the Hawk even been back to Peoria in the last 5-10 years? Not sure he's to deserving of it if he doesn't show a little interest as an alumni.

Jason

[houstonbrave]

Lets see he was on the Board of Trustees of the University from 2003 through at least 2008. I know he was in town when a certain teammate was named the basketball coach..... Seems like Hersey has maintained a relationship with the University.

[Chico]

Has the Hawk even been back to Peoria in the last 5-10 years? Not sure he's to deserving of it if he doesn't show a little interest as an alumni.

Jason

Hawk is a busy guy with his job with the Trailblazers. He has been back several times over the years with his basketball camp at Peoria high, etc. I believe he is on the alumni board or something like that. Hope you weren't questioning his loyalty to Bradley.