Sue Bird Will Be Immortalized with Statue as Storm Celebrate Legendary Career
- On August 17 at 10 a.m., the Seattle Storm will unveil the first WNBA franchise statue honoring Sue Bird outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
- Following her Hall of Fame induction and decorated career, Bird, a five-time Olympic gold medalist and 13-time WNBA All-Star, is honored for her impact on women's basketball and the Storm.
- Roblatt Amrany Studio, known for statues of Griffey, Wilkens, and others, crafted Bird's tribute, with remarks from Bird, Storm officials, and city representatives at the unveiling.
- Following the unveiling, a noon fan fest and a game against Phoenix Mercury will feature free artwork for the first 7,500 fans.
- The WNBA's Seattle Storm will unveil the league's first statue honoring a former player, Sue Bird, on August 17, reflecting her impact on women’s sports and city officials' praise for her legacy.
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Sue Bird will make history as the first WNBA player to be honored with a statue. The Seattle Storm will unveil the monument on August 17 outside Climate Pledge Arena.… The post SOURCE SPORTS: Sue Bird to Receive First-Ever WNBA Player Statue appeared first on .


Seattle Storm to unveil statue of UConn women’s basketball legend Sue Bird
The UConn women's basketball legend and Basketball Hall of Famer will be honored with a sculpture outside of Climate Pledge Arena, home of the Seattle Storm, the team announced Wednesday.
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