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JU plans statue for its 'A-Train,' hoops legend Artis Gilmore
TL;DR
Jacksonville University is commissioning a statue of basketball legend Artis Gilmore, set to be installed in May 2027. The project is part of the JU A-Train Campaign, with significant support from local donors.
Key points
- Jacksonville University is commissioning a statue of Artis Gilmore
- Statue installation is planned for May 2027
- The project is part of the JU A-Train Campaign
- Lee and Becky Nimnicht are major supporters of the campaign
- Gilmore led JU Dolphins to the NCAA Division 1 championship game in 1970
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Jacksonville University
Artis Gilmore
After more than a half-century of Artis Gilmore casting a long shadow over Jacksonville University, the school is making that permanent.
The private college in Arlington is commissioning a statue of the 7-foot-2 pro basketball legend who led the JU Dolphins to the NCAA Division 1 championship game in 1970.
Installation of the statue is planned for May 2027, with the school running the “JU A-Train Campaign” raising funds for the project under Gilmore’s on-court nickname. Prominent supporters Lee and Becky Nimnicht have provided the lead gift.
This rendering shows a plan for a statue at Jacksonville University honoring Artis Gilmore.
The artwork will be only the second permanent statue honoring a JU dignitary on the campus, where late President Frances Bartlett Kinne was commemorated in 2021.
Gilmore had an 18-year career in pro basketball, playing in first the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association for teams including the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics as well as in Europe.
In an announcement of the statue, JU President Tim Cost said the school was proud to honor “the greatest JU student-athlete ever.”
Q&A
When will the Artis Gilmore statue be installed at Jacksonville University?
The statue is planned for installation in May 2027.
What is the JU A-Train Campaign?
The JU A-Train Campaign is a fundraising initiative for the statue of Artis Gilmore, named after his on-court nickname.
Who are the main supporters of the Artis Gilmore statue project?
Prominent supporters Lee and Becky Nimnicht have provided the lead gift for the statue project.