Brian Hanlon Sculpture

TOMS RIVER, NJ (September 28, 2011) - Hanlon Sculpture Studio unveiled monumental-size bronze statues last week of Yogi Berra at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center in Montclair, NJ and the Bearcats statue for Binghamton University.

The bronze likeness of Berra in a reflective pose, based on a 1950s photograph of him kneeling in the on-deck circle, is a fitting tribute to the 10-time World Series winner.

"It's a great honor to have a statue," the 86-year-old Berra said after the statue was installed at the Museum bearing his name. "I like it, they did a nice job. It fits perfect in front of our Museum, close to the ground. I hope the birds leave it alone."

The Bearcats statue was unveiled Saturday in front of hundreds of fans and alumni that were tailgating as part of Binghamton University's homecoming weekend. The impressive 8-foot-long bronze statue was the centerpiece of the Bearcats Statue Initiative, a fundraising plan spearheaded by Sr. Associate Director of Athletics Jason Siegel. The statue is being used to generate revenue for athletics by celebrating the first 10-years of BU's move to Division I athletic competition.

"Binghamton University enjoyed working with Hanlon Sculpture Studio on our recent Bearcats Statue initiative," said Athletics Director Jim Norris. "The staff was incredibly talented, trustworthy, and professional in every sense of the word. We were extremely pleased with the product they produced for us and the statue was well received on our campus."

About Hanlon Sculpture Studio

Brian Hanlon is a classically trained Master Sculptor and founder of Hanlon Sculpture Studio, located in Toms River, NJ. In business since 1991, Brian has sculpted over 200 public art pieces, specializing in bronze statues, and is the Official Sculptor for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Hanlon's recent completions include statues of Shaquille O'Neal at LSU, Bob Cousy at Holy Cross, Leavander Johnson for Atlantic City, Zan's Garden of Life at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Michael Horrocks at West Chester University, and Scranton, PA's firefighter and police memorials. Current projects include, Chuck Bednarik, Yeardley Love, and Coach Herb Magee.