Unveiled a few weeks ago now, the Mario Lemieux statue outside of the Consol Energy Center is our city's newest tribute to a Pittsburgh hero. There's a lot of debate about the statue itself, whether it should've been just Mario instead of Mario breaking through two of the Islanders defenders in 1988. Either way, it's good to have something on the ground in Pittsburgh that will remind us all of Mario's love for our city. I remember being in Boston at work and watching a clip of Mario's speech made before a raucous crowd at the Igloo, telling the fans that the Penguins were staying put in Pittsburgh. Where they belonged.
The day the statue was unveiled, I walked up to the Consol during my lunchbreak. It was the first of a string of beautiful late winter/early spring days. Fittingly, the temperature was a lovely 66 degrees.
Here are a few shots of the statue.
Mario, and the deconstructed shell of the arena where he made so much magic happen.
Mario, and the shiny new beautiful building that will house the Penguins for many years (and hopefully many Cup wins!) to come.
Mario, and the deconstructed shell of the arena where he made so much magic happen.
Mario, and the shiny new beautiful building that will house the Penguins for many years (and hopefully many Cup wins!) to come.
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