The Sweeper - Tranquility Park Soccer Fields, Omaha NE
Posted by: 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
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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