Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Wayne Gretzky statue

Submitted by: Scot (from Culver City, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: California
City: Los Angeles
Location: Wayne Gretzky statue at Staples Center [map]
Status of building/structure since photo:

The statue of Wayne Gretzky, known as the greatest hockey player of all-time, outside Staples Center was erected on the same night that his jersey was raised to the rafters in the arena. It is 125% the actual size of Gretzky, who played for the Los Angeles Kings during their days at the Great Western Forum from 1988 to 1996. The statue is among several outside the arena; the others are of Magic Johnson, Oscar De La Hoya, Chick Hearn and Jerry West.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Rick Hansen statue at Rogers Arena

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Location: Rick Hansen statue at Rogers Arena [map]
Status since photo:

The statue of Rick Hansen outside Rogers Arena honors his legacy as a spinal cord injury advocate. The Vancouver native is one of Canada's top two disability icons (along with Terry Fox) and is known for his cross-Canada journey in a wheelchair to raise funds for the cause, as well as his accomplishments as a Paralympic athlete. During the 2010 Winter Olympics, he was one of the torchbearers in the opening ceremony held at the building next to the statue, BC Place.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Rogers Arena

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Location: Rogers Arena [map]
Status since photo:

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Rogers Arena is home to the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL, and was known as Canada Hockey Place during the 2010 Winter Olympics, in which it hosted many of the games including the gold medal game. It is also the former home of the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies and the NLL's Vancouver Ravens.

Location formerly known as:

• General Motors Place (1995-2010)
  
• Canada Hockey Place (2010 Winter Olympics)
  

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Discarded photos: Due to now-outdated "General Motors Place" signage.

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Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Centennial Olympic Park

Submitted by: Dark Knight (from Southern California, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: Georgia
City: Atlanta
Location: Centennial Olympic Park [map]
Status since photo:

Centennial Olympic Park is a park built as a gathering place for the 1996 Summer Olympics. As a tribute to hosting the 100th Olympic summer games, a statue of the father of the modern Olympic movement, Pierre de Coubertin (pictured), was erected at the park. During the Olympics, it was also a medal presentation location in addition to regular exhibits and entertainment. It was also the site of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing during the games. After the Olympics, it was host to a weekly concert series and annual Fourth of July celebrations.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: World of Coca-Cola

Submitted by: Dark Knight (from Southern California, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: Georgia
City: Atlanta
Location: World of Coca-Cola [map]
Status since photo:

The World of Coca-Cola is a permanent exhibit dedicated to the Coca-Cola Company. It is located at Pemberton Place, which is also home to the Georgia Aquarium and was named after James Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola, who has a statue erected at the front of the exhibition (pictured). The exhibit was formerly located at the Underground Atlanta shopping district. Currently, it is the only World of Coca-Cola location still in operation.

Aanheim Ducks towel invades: King Sejong statue at Yeouido Park

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: South Korea
Province: Seoul Special City
District: Yeongdeungpo-gu
Location: King Sejong statue at Yeouido Park [map]
Status since photo:

Yeouido Park is home to one of the large King Sejong statues in Seoul. Sejong is the king credited with inventing Hangul, the form of writing (and alphabet) used in Korea. This makes Hangul one of the few linguistic written forms that is covered conclusively by historians. Sejong is also currently on the 10,000 KRW banknote in South Korea.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Gen. Douglas MacArthur statue, Incheon

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: South Korea
Province: Incheon Metropolitan City
District: Jung-gu
Location: General Douglas MacArthur statue, Jayu Park [map]
Status since photo:

The statue of General Douglas MacArthur in Jayu Park (Freedom Park) is one of the most famous landmarks in Incheon, due to the city being the site of the Incheon Landing (also known as the Battle of Incheon). The battle was overly decisive and is the event credited to the eventual retreat of communist forces during the Korean War. MacArthur planned the attack that involved American, South Korean and Canadian forces, which also led to the re-capture of nearby Seoul. Today, both Incheon and Seoul are thriving cities in South Korea.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Vancouver City Hall

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Location: Vancouver City Hall [map]
Status since photo:

Vancouver City Hall is the administrative center of the City of Vancouver and base of power for the Vancouver region. It is located in the Fairview neighborhood of Vancouver, close to the former Athletes' Village during the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics. A statue of the city's namesake, explorer George Vancouver, stands outside the building.