Late NBA Player And South Philadelphia Native, Rasual Butler, Honored With Court-Length Mural At Chew Playground

CBS Philadelphia

July 15, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A mural honoring the late NBA player and South Philadelphia native, Rasual Butler, was unveiled on Saturday morning at the Chew Playground.

City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Mural Arts Philadelphia partnered up to debut the mural designed by Ivben Taqiy, Calo Rosa, and Cristian Esquerrena, among other Mural Arts Rec Crew members.

The eye-catching, intricate mural commemorates Butler's career as a professional player while paying homage to his Point Breeze roots. Butler graduated from Roman Catholic High School and attended La Salle University before playing in the NBA for over a decade, from 2002 to 2016.

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