John Wooden-Sports Commission Bronze Statue

The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany Announces the Unveiling of the John Wooden Sculpture at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN

As a tribute to the former Purdue basketball player and legendary Basketball Hall of Fame member, John Wooden was forever immortalized in the Mackey Arena Plaza at Purdue University on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

Long revered as one of the most successful coaches in sports history, Wooden’s likeness was created by artists Julie Rotblatt Amrany and Omri Amrany, both of The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany in Highwood, Illinois. The larger than life bronze monument depicting Wooden in his 1932 Purdue basketball uniform stands 7’ tall.

Wooden was beloved by many, particularly those who had the opportunity to play basketball for him. His often simple, yet deeply inspirational, messages such as the “Pyramid of Success” which placed an emphasis on being successful in life as well as basketball are still passed along today.

http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/look-john-wooden-legendary-player-at-purdue-prior-to-coaching-gets-statue/

http://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2016/09/23/purdue-grad-honors-woodens-boiler-legacy/90493348/

http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2016/Q3/statue-honors-legacy-of-leadership-for-basketball-coach,-alumni-donor.html