Championship Plaza

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Championship Plaza, an outdoor space designed to celebrate the New Jersey Devils' 28 year history, is located opposite the PNC Bank Tower on Mulberry Street between Edison Place and Market Street, in Newark. 'We are working hard to enhance our fans' experience at Prudential Center, and continue our effort to be a cornerstone in the revitalization of Newark,' Vanderbeek said in a released statement. 'Championship Plaza is going to be a great place to gather with friends, meet new fans and celebrate Jersey's team.' But the most prominent piece of the project has to be the 22-foot (6.7 m) tall, 7,000-pound stainless steel hockey player statue. The Prudential rock, inspired by the Rock of Gibraltar, was also installed in the plaza, and placed along Mulberry Street. Devil fans were able purchase a limited amount of bricks that would be placed in and around the plaza with personalized messages inscribed. The plaza was opened to the public on October 3, 2009. #jersey #new #newark