Willie Thrower Memorial Statue — photo spot in 100-104 Oates Blvd, New Kensington, PA 15068, USA
Willie Thrower Memorial Statue
Bronze statue honoring Willie Thrower, the first African American starting QB in the modern NFL, set on a small civic plaza along Oates Blvd. Photograph close-up details (face, hands, uniform) and wider context shots that include the plaza, nearby trees and riverfront for seasonal backdrops. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and dramatic sky; weekday mornings bring the fewest people. Site is public, wheelchair accessible, no entry fee; street or municipal lot parking nearby. Bring:
Willie Thrower Memorial Statue
Bronze statue honoring Willie Thrower, the first African American starting QB in the modern NFL, set on a small civic plaza along Oates Blvd. Photograph close-up details (face, hands, uniform) and wider context shots that include the plaza, nearby trees and riverfront for seasonal backdrops. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and dramatic sky; weekday mornings bring the fewest people. Site is public, wheelchair accessible, no entry fee; street or municipal lot parking nearby. Bring: