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Statue of Tom Jernstedt

Coordinates: 39°45′51.5″N 86°9′35.4″W / 39.764306°N 86.159833°W / 39.764306; -86.159833
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Statue of Tom Jernstedt
The statue at night, 2024
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MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectTom Jernstedt
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Coordinates39°45′51.5″N 86°9′35.4″W / 39.764306°N 86.159833°W / 39.764306; -86.159833

A life-sized bronze[1] statue of Tom Jernstedt is installed at the corner of Georgia and Illinois streets in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.[2][3][4][5] Indianapolis mayor Joe Hogsett and NCAA president Charlie Baker attended the unveiling ceremony on April 21, 2023.[6]

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  1. ^ "SBJ College: Mark Emmert's tumultuous tenure coming to an end". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Benbow, Dana Hunsinger. "A statue of an NCAA sports icon will be unveiled downtown: Do you recognize his name?". The Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Studdard, Deja (April 19, 2023). "Statue unveiling of basketball legend in downtown Indy".
  4. ^ "Jernstedt's 'celebration' includes unveiling of Indy statue". The Seattle Times. April 21, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "New statue to honor memory of Tom Jernstedt". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Chernoff, Andrew (April 22, 2023). "New statue in Indy honors 'Father of the Final Four'". WISH-TV. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.