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Statue of Honus Wagner
J. P. "Honus" Wagner
ArtistFrank Vittor
Year1955 (1955)
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectHonus Wagner
LocationPNC Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

The statue of Honus Wagner was dedicated by the Pittsburgh Pirates to honor their Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Honus Wagner. Created by sculptor Frank Vittor, it originally stood outside Forbes Field but now stands outside the home plate entrance of PNC Park, the Pirates' current ballpark.[1]

  1. ^ Berry, Adam. "History behind Pirates statues at PNC Park". MLB.com.

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