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The '''Bobby Bowden statue''' is a bronze sculpture depicting former [[Samford University]] head football coach [[Bobby Bowden]]. It was dedicated on a concrete pedestal outside the entrance to Samford's [[Seibert Stadium]] on [[September 21]], [[2013]]. Bowden and his wife, [[Ann Bowden|Ann]] were in attendance and participated in pre-game events before the [[Samford Bulldogs football team|Bulldogs]] took on Southeastern Louisiana. | The '''Bobby Bowden statue''' is a bronze sculpture depicting former [[Samford University]] head football coach [[Bobby Bowden]]. It was dedicated on a concrete pedestal outside the entrance to Samford's [[Seibert Stadium]] on [[September 21]], [[2013]]. Bowden and his wife, [[Ann Bowden|Ann]] were in attendance and participated in pre-game events before the [[Samford Bulldogs football team|Bulldogs]] took on Southeastern Louisiana. | ||
The erection of the statue at Samford followed an abandoned effort by [[Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex]] board member [[Bill Marsh]] to erect a statue of Bowden outside of the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Solomon, Joe (July 12, 2012) "Bobby Bowden statue in Birmingham? It's possible, but shouldn't happen" {{BN}} | |||
* Couch, Frank (September 21, 2013) "Samford unveils statue of Bobby Bowden at Seibert Stadium." {{BN}} | * Couch, Frank (September 21, 2013) "Samford unveils statue of Bobby Bowden at Seibert Stadium." {{BN}} | ||
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyvb48Ns9DU Installation of the Bobby Bowden statue] on YouTube.com | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyvb48Ns9DU Installation of the Bobby Bowden statue] on YouTube.com | ||
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[[Category:Samford University]] | [[Category:Samford University]] | ||
[[Category:2013 works]] | [[Category:2013 works]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:43, 6 February 2024
The Bobby Bowden statue is a bronze sculpture depicting former Samford University head football coach Bobby Bowden. It was dedicated on a concrete pedestal outside the entrance to Samford's Seibert Stadium on September 21, 2013. Bowden and his wife, Ann were in attendance and participated in pre-game events before the Bulldogs took on Southeastern Louisiana.
The erection of the statue at Samford followed an abandoned effort by Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex board member Bill Marsh to erect a statue of Bowden outside of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
References
- Solomon, Joe (July 12, 2012) "Bobby Bowden statue in Birmingham? It's possible, but shouldn't happen" The Birmingham News
- Couch, Frank (September 21, 2013) "Samford unveils statue of Bobby Bowden at Seibert Stadium." The Birmingham News
External links
- Installation of the Bobby Bowden statue on YouTube.com