Statue of Red Auerbach

A statue of long-time Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach by Lloyd Lillie (sometimes called Arnold "Red" Auerbach or Red Auerbach) is installed outside Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.[1]

Statue of Red Auerbach
Detail of the statue, 2010
ArtistLloyd Lillie
Year1985 (1985)
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectRed Auerbach
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates42°21′36″N 71°3′15.1″W

Description

The bronze sculpture measures approximately 5 ft. x 6 ft. x 2 ft. 3 in. It depicts Auerbach sitting on a bench and holding a cigar.[1]

History

The statue was designed in 1985, and dedicated on September 20 of that year. It was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Red Auerbach, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
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