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Eugene, Oregon: Duck-Head Mascot Statue

Unveiled in Jan. 2016, "Throwing the O" is an 8-ft. tall bronze version of the person who walks around in a duck suit at University of Oregon sports events, complete with a green and gold jersey and a sailor cap.

Address:
E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR
Directions:
On the University of Oregon campus, on the south side of E. 13th Ave. just west of its intersection with Hwy 99/Franklin Blvd. The statue stands just to the right of the Matthew Knight Arena, in front of the entrance to the Alumni Center building.
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Mascot statue.

Half-Human 8-Foot-Tall Duck

A bronze statue of University of Oregon's mascot stands near the Matthew Knight Arena at the alumni building.

[Donna, 07/28/2016]

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