How do you feel about statues?

[Cole436]

Many teams around the league have statues outside their buildings to honour the greats of their franchise. How would you feel about the Flames erecting statues in front of the Saddledome/Calgarynext, and what players/player should there be?

[Sandman]

Lanny of course!

[surferguy]

Scorch or nothing

[ignite09]

Lot of good memories of a lot of great players, but no one has done near enough to earn a statue.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Again: Self Evident Answer™ goes here.

Edit: Actually It should be Lanny AND Peter talking to each other. Yeah that would be epic.

[doctajones428]

Lot of good memories of a lot of great players, but no one has done near enough to earn a statue.

If a 3 year Canuck coach can earn a statue by holding up a towel, then Lanny earned one ten times over

[Reggie Dunlop]

Scorch or nothing

Scorch gave his life so that Flames prospects would prosper.

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[N-E-B]

Iginla could have one after he retires. Lanny too.

[PaperBagger'14]

I don't know about players, but a Peter Maher statue would seem very appropriate.

[Dan02]

If a 3 year Canuck coach can earn a statue by holding up a towel, then Lanny earned one ten times over

I'm not sure I set the standard based on what the Canucks do though...

To me statues go to multiple cup winning superstars. Gretzky, Lemieux, Lidstrom, Howe etc.

[transplant99]

Definitely need a statue of limitations for sure.

[To Be Quite Honest]

A statue of fans. We'll always be here.

[Reggie Dunlop]

It doesn't have to be a statue of an actual person. It could be abstract piece. I dunno... maybe a big red ring or something.

[Strange Brew]

Lanny holding the Cup would make the cut IMO. And that would be it.

Although I do like the idea of a Peter Maher tribute.

Maybe we could work in Schlemko's goal too.

[Puppet Guy]

Bob Johnson with one of his classic grimaces.

[To Be Quite Honest]

Lanny holding the Cup would make the cut IMO. And that would be it.

Although I do like the idea of a Peter Maher tribute.

Maybe we could work in Schlemko's goal too.

Personally, I don't want to live in the past. That statue should have been at the saddledome.

[Huntingwhale]

Darryl Sutter

[tvp2003]

http://i.imgur.com/bxIhNYdl.jpg

"Listen Carl, for the last time -- I don't care how many first overall picks you have in the lineup. Your blue line is horrible and your pillow soft forwards can't play defence. It's no surprise you've ruined every goalie you've brought in."

You can call it "E=NG".

[FireGilbert]

I feel happy about statues.

Someone needs to build a Scorch statue in Glens Falls. I would pilgrimage there to bask in its infinite glory and wisdom.

[Reggie Dunlop]

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/reggiedunlop_photos/scorch.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/reggiedunlop_photos/media/scorch.jpg.html)

[jayswin]

Personally, I don't want to live in the past. That statue should have been at the saddledome.

Isn't living in the past the exact reason for statues of sports figures? :blink:

[Reggie Dunlop]

If there's anything this town definitely needs more of, it's statues of fellers on horses.

[To Be Quite Honest]

Isn't living in the past the exact reason for statues of sports figures? :blink:

Ask any Oiler, or Oiler fan and they'll tell you the past is awsome!

[Reggie Dunlop]

In all seriousness, statues of living people are creepy. The Gretzky one in particular.

The Roger Neilson and Rocket Richard ones are "meh" artistically. I get that Richard had cultural significance that transcended the sport (however reluctantly on his part, he was a humble man). But Neilson? Schmaltz and a bit gauche by an overreaching franchise as far as I'm concerned.

Are there others?

[Reggie Dunlop]

I'm good with an abstract art installation that symbolically connects the sport with Calgarians. I don't think a tacky bronze replication of an individual is necessary.

[pylon]

There are very few players that are worthy of a statue IMO. Orr, Gretzky, Lemieux, Richard, Howe, maybe Messier.... players of absolutely legendary calibre deserve them. Anything else seems very lame and contrived.

No offence to Roger Neilsen.... but he never won a thing, and his statue is one of a man surrendering? But Vancouver is terrible at everything so I kinda get that one.

The Flames really have never had a player that was a true league legend, that will be discussed and argued as one of the all time greats, league wide, amongst fans and rivals for the next 100 years. To me, those are the players that should get that type of honour.

[Strange Brew]

Are there others?

Staples Center has a bunch of statues out front. Gretzky and Robitaille for the Kings, Magic, Kareem, Jerry West and Chick Hearn for the Lakers and Oscar de la Hoya. I think it looks rather cool. Robitaille is maybe a stretch but al in all, it adds to the appeal at that location.

I believe Pittsburgh has a Lemieux statue out front as well.

[DownhillGoat]

Robitaille is maybe a stretch but al in all, it adds to the appeal at that location.
He's a freaking hero down there. Went to a game there a few years ago and couldn't believe the response he got.

As far as the OP? I'd pass, given our (lack of) history. Lanny maybe. Or Harvey.

[CroFlames]

Lanny maybe, but he wasn't "the guy" during the championship.

Iginla has had a legendary career. To end up where he has among the all time goal scorers in the era he played in, and through two lockouts, he is the most deserving.

I'm a little torn if he should get a statue given the lack of Stanley Cup, but if anyone, it's Iggy. But borderline in my mind. I wouldn't be upset if he got one. He is the best Flame of all time.

[To Be Quite Honest]

Maybe a statue of a flame or 6 flames representing the players on the ice.

I'll make it for ... $200 000 plus costs.

[c.t.ner]

http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/gallery/000093/000470324.jpg

[GGG]

Truly game changing players get statues, not people's jersey you retire.

[Reaper]

http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/gallery/000093/000470324.jpgLanny and two guys who didn't dress for the game.

No. No statue either. I don't think we have anyone deserving of being Calgary's Rocky Balboa statue.

[T@T]

Lanny maybe, but he wasn't "the guy" during the championship.

Iginla has had a legendary career. To end up where he has among the all time goal scorers in the era he played in, and through two lockouts, he is the most deserving.

I'm a little torn if he should get a statue given the lack of Stanley Cup, but if anyone, it's Iggy. But borderline in my mind. I wouldn't be upset if he got one. He is the best Flame of all time.
Just my opinion but he has been "the guy" for this city ever since, MacInnis, Nieuwendyk, Gilmour, Loob, Mullen..etc. not so much.

Any pro hockey statue in Calgary should begin with the big stash! and it shouldn't be a close vote. Christ, he should get a statue for just being an amazing nice guy.

Again, just my opinion :ph34r:

[TheFlamesVan]

In all seriousness, statues of living people are creepy. The Gretzky one in particular.

Are there others?

Yes, and it's awesome.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/90/43/a5/9043a54f69946a379588fec71b4b4098.jpg

[JohnnyB]

I think statues are a good idea. I would say anyone who is "forever a flame" plus Peter Maher and Ed Whalen. Maybe Crisp as well. I don't see them as a big deal other than to create a visual way of keeping little bits of the Flames' history and identity around. They're just like big pictures, but better than pictures.

Edit: Also, Harvey. He should have one.

[T@T]

In all seriousness, statues of living people are creepy. The Gretzky one in particular.

The Roger Neilson and Rocket Richard ones are "meh" artistically. I get that Richard had cultural significance that transcended the sport (however reluctantly on his part, he was a humble man). But Neilson? Schmaltz and a bit gauche by an overreaching franchise as far as I'm concerned.

Are there others?
Johnny King...famous soccer player

http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article8033033.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/JS49872154.jpg

[Roast Beef]

http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/gallery/000093/000470324.jpg

This has bugged me ever since May 25th 1989. You don't hoist the Stanley Cup wearing sweatpants. Hunter and Pepper should have laced em up and put on the gear during the 3rd period in the event of a win. And FFS, let Lanny hoist it by himself. No need for 3 people to do it at once, now you end up with a picture of Lanny surrounded by two guys who couldn't even be bothered to change out of sweats.

[Alberta_Beef]

Lots of mentionsf or Maher, but why not Ed Whalen?

[Pliddy]

I was worried this was a thread about Kanzig

[calumniate]

Maybe something minimalist, like a big giant circle

[2Stonedbirds]

A big red ring that that lights on fire for game nights?

[MissTeeks]

Just take the Lanny and Iggy statues out of Flames Central and put them out in front of the arena. ;)

[topfiverecords]

Was just in Edmonton. They're already working on the McDavid statue. They've replaced City of Champions with an NHL #1 Overall Pick plaque. Jokes on them though because their Schultz statue is on the ice.

[cgy2london]

Iggy SHOULD be long retired by the time that project is complete.

Give him, Lanny (maybe he wasn't THE guy in 89 but he scored THE goal) and Fleury a statue.

Three guys that represented the club for extended periods of time. Im sure people will stick up their noses at Fleury getting a statue but you can't deny how productive he was here for an extended period of time.

It would be cool if they added Stamps greats as well. Maybe Flutie/Garcia and an Allen Pitts?

[Enoch Root]

When the legend is deserving, the statue will emerge



I agree that only the all-time greats, like Gretzky, Orr and Howe, should have statues.

[PepsiFree]

When the legend is deserving, the statue will emerge.


I think this is perfectly well said.

I the process of how a statue comes to be...
You do not think about a statue and say, "but who?"
You think of honouring a true legend and say, "but how?"

[Benched]

A statue of teh saddledome @ the new arena

[killer_carlson]

Lots of mentionsf or Maher, but why not Ed Whalen?

Ed Whalen interviewing Badger Bob

Peter Mahar interviewing Lanny holding the cup

Iginla lining up for a slapshot

Kipper with the Scorpion

and for if there is leftover bronze, Deryk Engellend beating up two canucks.

[t0rrent98]

Just take the current statues at Flames Central and put them at the front of the Saddledome/ClagaryNext.

[thefoss1957]

It Depends on both the Statue, the impact to the franchise of the subject, and the pose immortalized.

http://www.unitedcenter.com/assets/1/7/blackhawks-statues.jpeg

Deserved

https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.sPvIcc8sbfPplcR13%2fyNBQ&pid=15.1

Ridiculous

http://www.unitedcenter.com/assets/1/7/mjstatue.jpg

Sublime

I can't really speak to what or who the Flames should honor...but, it seems sad that the Canucks should honor such a crybaby moment of poor sportsmanship.

[DownhillGoat]

I can't really speak to what or who the Flames should honor...but, it seems sad that the Canucks should honor such a crybaby moment of poor sportsmanship.
Sad? Or fitting?

[JohnnyB]

I like those coloured statues that the hawks have. I think it would be great to have statues like those around the stadium. They would capture the imagination of kids.

[badger89]

I like those coloured statues that the hawks have. I think it would be great to have statues like those around the stadium. They would capture the imagination of kids.
They look kind of creepy. They look too much like the Walking Dead.

[Poe969]

The oilers have the statue of Gretzky outside, but they have a lot of busts inside every year.

[getbak]

The oilers have the statue of Gretzky outside, but they have a lot of busts inside every year.

http://i.imgur.com/dhMeAzK.gif

[The Hendog]

Slippery slope when it comes to statues

I wouldn't want to go the Leafs or Canucks route

Does Sundin really deserve a statue?!?!? Above average player on a team that was average or below average most of the time he was there = meh and no statue

http://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2015/09/12/sundin-salming-immortalized-in-bronze-on-maple-leafs-legends-row.html

[thefoss1957]

They look kind of creepy. They look too much like the Walking Dead.

Historical evidence shows that the seemingly white marble statues of the Greek and Roman eras actually sported a coat of paint to make them look more "alive"... including flesh toned naked poses...

Plain bronze, granite, or marble statues are, relatively, a more recent development in art.

https://www.quora.com/Did-the-ancient-Romans-and-Greeks-paint-their-marble-statues-or-was-the-stone-left-unadorned

[Resolute 14]

Honestly, I find statues to be tacky. I would rather not go that route in Calgary.

[GioforPM]

The Flames had a statue but he was traded to the Leafs.

[Puppet Guy]

The Flames had a statue but he was traded to the Leafs.

Pylons and statues aren't the same thing.

[GioforPM]

Pylons and statues aren't the same thing.

Same lateral movement though.

[1Nite]

Yes, and it's awesome.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/90/43/a5/9043a54f69946a379588fec71b4b4098.jpg

Is that Bobby Orr? At first I thought it was a Cannucks statue, you know, doing what they do.