On April 18, 1946, rookie ballplayer Jackie Robinson’s first regular-season hit for the Montreal Royals - the minor league team developing players for the Brooklyn Dodgers - was a 3-run home run. The teammates he drove in did not stop at home plate to congratulate Robinson, but on-deck hitter George “Shotgun” Shuba leaped forward to extend his hand. This spontaneous color-blind gesture was so unprecedented, it became
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The Maurice Podoloff NBA Basketball Sports Trophy, also known as the NBA MVP Trophy, was first presented by the National Basketball Association in 1955. In 1985 the NBA wanted a new trophy reflecting the prestige of the award, and commissioned Marc Mellon to sculpt the
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The Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award that recognizes the league's "ideal teammate" who exemplifies "selfless play and commitment and dedication to his team." The award is named after Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes. The two played together on the
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The award by noted sculptor Marc Mellon is presented annually. Congratulations to this year’s winner
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“My earliest Pas de Deux sculptures were created thirty years ago. These past few years I’ve returned to the theme with a renewed passion and focus. In the process, I’ve produced a series of works that dancers and admirers of dance have embraced. Each dancer brings years or decades of training to what he or she does. I strive to capture
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The Bennett bust, by sculptor Marc Mellon, was crafted in the artist’s studio from a series of life sittings with the singer in 2003. Said Mellon, “I upgraded my sound system before the first sitting with Tony. While I sculpted and Tony sat, I played
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The University of Rochester has unveiled an 8’ high statue of George Eastman, whose vision and philanthropy helped transform the University of Rochester into a world-class university.
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Working under the auspices of The Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding (CCJU) of Sacred Heart University, Marc Mellon has created an over life size bronze bust of Pope John Paul II. The bust "honored Pope John Paul II for all he did to promote mutual respect, tolerance, and understanding among the world's religions," according to the artist. Mellon worked closely with Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz, Executive Director of the CCJU, and Dr. Anthony Cernera, President of Sacred Heart University, in capturing Pope John Paul II's vigor and spirit. The bronze is currently housed in the Papal Apartments. Replicas are on view at
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