Lemieux statue in front of CEC

[Ogrezilla]

Originally Posted by MetalheadPenguinsFan

Awesome. After all he's accomplished both on and off the ice, Sir Mario deserves a statue IMO.

With that said, I worry about it potentially being vandalized by visiting Craps, Filthydelphia, etc. fans after games. Or even just by punk local kids running around who have no respect for property.

the statues at PNC haven't had any problems have they?

*insert "but nobody goes to PNC Park" joke here*

[SirBrad]

Originally Posted by Ogrezilla

the statues at PNC haven't had any problems have they?

*insert "but nobody goes to PNC Park" joke here*

They should have not done the Ralph Kiner hands statue. That's about the dumbest "statue" I've ever seen.

[Riggs]

Originally Posted by SirBrad

They should have not done the Ralph Kiner hands statue. That's about the dumbest "statue" I've ever seen.

now THAT's creepy.

[Ogrezilla]

Originally Posted by SirBrad

They should have not done the Ralph Kiner hands statue. That's about the dumbest "statue" I've ever seen.

I was just referring to the guy worried about vandalism

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Originally Posted by Ogrezilla

the statues at PNC haven't had any problems have they?

*insert "but nobody goes to PNC Park" joke here*

As I'm not from Pittsburgh nor have I ever been to the 'Burgh unfortunately, I didn't even know that PNC Park had statues.

[Ogrezilla]

Originally Posted by MetalheadPenguinsFan

As I'm not from Pittsburgh nor have I ever been to the 'Burgh unfortunately, I didn't even know that PNC Park had statues.

well it does. and they haven't been vandalized as far as i know

[Harv]

JoshYohe_Trib Josh Yohe
It is believed statue will depict Mario splitting Islanders defenseman during game from 88-89 season.

[Ogrezilla]

Originally Posted by Harv

JoshYohe_Trib Josh Yohe
It is believed statue will depict Mario splitting Islanders defenseman during game from 88-89 season.

i really hope the statue has Pilon on the Isles backs

[Dying Alive]

Originally Posted by Ogrezilla

well it does. and they haven't been vandalized as far as i know

Pittsburgh has more ****ing statues than we know what to do with, and I don't recall ever hearing of one being vandalized. Not to say it doesn't happen, but it's not a huge concern.

[Shrimper]

I just hope it doesn't look like the Toews mural....

[AugustBurnsRed*]

Originally Posted by Dupree13

It is idol worship to even have the statue there. People stop and look at it, get their pictures taken with it. They may not pray to it but it's the same notion, the same impulse. By having the statue, you are elevating the person to a status that is above human.

This is actually one of the most off-base posts I've ever seen. It's just another way to honour somebody.... it is not worship.

[Matt Cooke]

Originally Posted by Ogrezilla

i really hope the statue has Pilon on the Isles backs

not after this



Never mind, that would just make it better.

[Tweed]

Originally Posted by Dupree13

Personally I don't believe in statues of specific people at all, sports figures or anybody. It's some kind of extremist idol worship that I just don't care for.

Every day, I walk by the Willie Stargel and Clemente statues, and they are complete eye sores. Nothing against those guys at all. I do not like statues.

[Big McLargehuge]

The Ralph Kiner 'statue' looks like a one-off enemy in a Super Mario game.

[td_ice]

Originally Posted by Tweed

I like the Roberto one.

[SirBrad]

Maybe when Dupuis retires he'll get a hands statue at Consol.

[SteelFish87]

bump

so did anyone see that statue yesterday or is it being installed today/tomorrow?

[Dan Barr]

During the game last night on FSN they said it would be unveiled on Wednesday at noon.

[SteelFish87]

Originally Posted by td_ice

I like the Roberto one.

me too

Art Rooney one is my fav though

[Le Magnifique 66]

Originally Posted by SteelFish87

bump

so did anyone see that statue yesterday or is it being installed today/tomorrow?

I'm guessing it's already in place but covered until tomorrow with guards around until then

[Harv]

Mike Lange is MC tomorrow and ROOT will air the coverage at 12 noon.

[End of Line]

Originally Posted by td_ice

I like the Roberto one.

Same here, along with my Dad.

The first time my Dad and I went to PNC park, he started to cry when he was next to it. He loved Clemente as a kid.

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Originally Posted by Harv

Mike Lange is MC tomorrow and ROOT will air the coverage at 12 noon.

Will it be streamed?

[Ogrezilla]

Originally Posted by Mantis Toboggan MD

Same here, along with my Dad.

The first time my Dad and I went to PNC park, he started to cry when he was next to it. He loved Clemente as a kid.

its hard to imagine loving the Pirates as much as that generation did. Some day

[HuskerTornado]

NHL Network is having Mario Lemieux day tomorrow. Starting with the live unveiling, they'll also show a special on the Pens' first two cups, then a replay of the 5 goals 5 ways game.