Editing Rocky Statue (section)

== History ==

=== Creation ===

The statue was created by artist A. Thomas Schomberg for the film ''Rocky III'' (1982):

* Commissioned by Sylvester Stallone
* Three bronze casts were made
* First appeared on screen in 1982
* Stallone donated one cast to the city

=== Location Controversy ===

The statue's placement sparked debate:

* '''1982''' — Placed atop Museum steps for filming
* '''1982''' — Moved to Spectrum sports arena after film
* '''1990''' — Returned briefly to Museum steps
* '''2006''' — Permanently placed at base of steps
* Art vs. popular culture debate among museum officials

=== Why Not at the Top? ===

The Philadelphia Art Commission ruled the statue shouldn't be at the top of the steps, considering it a movie prop rather than fine art. The compromise placed it at the base, to the right of the steps.