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Title
The Celebration
Date
2013
Medium
bronze & marble
Measurements
H 300 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E)
Accession number
B70_RA_S130
Acquisition method
commissioned by the Professional Footballer's Association; funded by public subscription
Work type
Statue
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
21st May 2019
Access
at all times
Inscription description
on a plaque affixed to the front of the plinth: THE CELEBRATION / BRENDON BATSON / LAURIE CUNNINGHAM / CYRILLE REGIS; on a plaque screwed to the back of the plinth: THE CELEBRATION STATUE / Commemorating / Brendon Batson, Laurie Cunningham, and Cyrille Regis / was made possible by funding from the Players Union (PFA), along with Sandwell Council, West / Bromwich Albion FC, the Football Association, Kick It Out, New Square, the League Managers / Association, the WBA Supporters Club, WBA Former Players Association, local businesses and / private donors, the 1979 Club, and dedicated fans of West Bromwich Albion, in tribute to three / great players, great men, and great pioneers for equality. / Unveiled by – Gordon Taylor OBE (Chief Executive of the PFA) / 21st May 2019 / Sculptor – Graham Ibbeson / Concept – Jim Cadman