The Oakland Athletics are celebrating 50 years in their hometown by mounting massive statues of their mascot, Stomper the elephant, all around Oakland.
But these aren’t just any statues. They’re six feet tall and fans can sponsor one with the option to take it home at the end of the exhibit, which runs through the 2018 season.
Local artists used a variety of materials, including mosaic tiles, glitter, even baseball cards, to bring these Stompers to life. Some are cute; others are odd and even psychedelic, but they’re all Oakland. To view a map of all 50 locations or learn how to purchase a Stomper, visit www.