The Sweeper - Tranquility Park Soccer Fields, Omaha NE
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member gatefan
N 41° 18.330 W 096° 06.365
14T E 742269 N 4576711
A bronze sculpture dedicated to all soccer players.
Waymark Code: WMA5B0
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 5

The sweeper is a bronze statue depicting a defensive kick by "the sweeper". The statue is placed amidst the Tranquility park soccer fields in Omaha Nebraska. The sculpture was created by artist Raymon Anderson. Edward and Georgena Eggleston, former residents of Norfolk, Nebraska and long associated with the sport of soccer, donated the sculpture to the City of Omaha. The goal of the statue is to encourage wider interest in art.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Sweeper

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Raymon Anderson

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2003

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Tranquility park

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