Coming home: Statue of John Wooden slated to grace new Pauley Pavilion
When
Pauley Pavilion reopens its doors next season, the newly renovated arena will feature a statue of the legendary coach credited with transforming UCLA into a basketball powerhouse,
John Wooden.
The statue will adorn the new plaza on Pauley's north side, greeting students and fans along Bruin Walk. It is being funded by a generous donation from alumni and UCLA supporters Jim and Carol Collins.
The monument will be crafted by the head sculptor at the Pro Football Hall of Fame,
Blair Buswell, who has created busts there for 25 years. His studio, recently visited by Guerrero and others, contains life-size replicas of his other works, including statues of golf champion Jack Nicklaus, baseball hall of famer Mickey Mantle and football legend Merlin Olsen.
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