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18. Did a quick search and the sculptor was local to the city and passed away 2 years ago

Tue Jan 30, 2024, 05:50 PM

Jan 2024

https://www.ksn.com/news/local/league-42-founder-its-embarrassing-theft-of-jackie-robinson-statue-called-a-loss-for-wichita/

He apparently crafted it "by hand" so am not sure if he ever did a full mold cast of it.

His obit - https://www.kansas.com/news/local/news-local-obituaries/article262969568.html

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Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burned, dismantled in trash can: Police [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 OP

I would have thought its value would have been higher, especially if put in a sports auction. Vinca Jan 2024 #1

I read this as a racist activity leftieNanner Jan 2024 #5

Yep Lifeafter70 Jan 2024 #12

Me, too. ShazzieB Jan 2024 #26

And three guesses as to how said culprits vote... peppertree Jan 2024 #35

And they have to be pretty friggin pathetic to take their rage out on a statue Attilatheblond Jan 2024 #24

John Roberts said racism is dead. czarjak Jan 2024 #45

Oh yes. leftieNanner Jan 2024 #46

Somebody Traildogbob Jan 2024 #52

Are you joking? It couldn't sell at an auction. NoRethugFriends Jan 2024 #6

Vinca is just questioning the estimated value the police are putting on it. 70sEraVet Jan 2024 #37

You really need to get a grip. I have expertise in selling art and antiques and I'm only Vinca Jan 2024 #49

Hope they catch those assholes. A crime with no purpose other than hate. n/t FSogol Jan 2024 #2

I am thinking these guys ain't geniuses rurallib Jan 2024 #13

Oh yes and someone was probably stupid enough Prof. Toru Tanaka Jan 2024 #47

Exactly! A hate crime. n/t Harker Jan 2024 #17

... Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #3

Likely racist basis. Hope he is caught and convicted. LiberalFighter Jan 2024 #4

This does not tarnish Jackie's legacy at all but it does put a spotlight on the idiot or idiots for .... Botany Jan 2024 #7

Exactly. First thing I thought was they can destroy a statue but they'll never destroy his legacy Deuxcents Jan 2024 #8

Jackie was not only a talented ball player but strong enough not to fight back despite all .... Botany Jan 2024 #14

Again, I agree Deuxcents Jan 2024 #15

I'd like to see... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #9

i wonder if the sculptor is still around. mopinko Jan 2024 #10

Did a quick search and the sculptor was local to the city and passed away 2 years ago BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #18

see my post #20 below. there is a mold for that statue nt orleans Jan 2024 #21

Fantastic news!! BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #23

good new regarding a mold orleans Jan 2024 #20

OUTSTANDING! mopinko Jan 2024 #28

Excellent!... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #29

Good. Make a dozen or so copies to replace the Confederate statues. rickford66 Jan 2024 #50

now there should be multiple statues et tu Jan 2024 #22

It would be BEYOND COOL if the result of these idjits' felonious act..... lastlib Jan 2024 #41

absolutely! et tu Jan 2024 #44

I wonder if the statue can be recast? COL Mustard Jan 2024 #31

Yep! see the above posts! Think. Again. Jan 2024 #34

Thanks! COL Mustard Jan 2024 #36

Is this a hate crime? It wasn't stolen for brass scrap value /nt bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #11

i concur AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #16

cops: "perpetrators, turn yourself in!" orleans Jan 2024 #19

Won't know if possible hate crime until perps identified. Sneederbunk Jan 2024 #25

Is it time for Kansas to bleed again? Aristus Jan 2024 #27

Similar to the destruction of the York bust in Portland. Thunderbeast Jan 2024 #30

The original cost might have been $75,000 but the replacement cost must be much higher FakeNoose Jan 2024 #32

As the republican hate crime wave continues NBachers Jan 2024 #33

They are pissed because they can't have their statues of Hitler. SouthernDem4ever Jan 2024 #48

Seems like a lot of work BaronChocula Jan 2024 #38

I wish I had the $$ to help them replace it. Hopefully someone(s) will step up. hlthe2b Jan 2024 #39

When they DO replace the statue, i hope there is a sign..... 70sEraVet Jan 2024 #40

Some sick fuckhead Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2024 #42

Security camera footage? WTF! wolfie001 Jan 2024 #43

These geniuses didn't even want money for the scrap metal IronLionZion Jan 2024 #51

Put Jackie back. Please. twodogsbarking Jan 2024 #53