SAN FRANCISCO -- The statue of Gaylord Perry, which the Giants will unveil Saturday outside AT&T Park, is guaranteed to be a superb rendering of the Hall of Fame right-hander. Will Behrends, the sculptor who created Perry's bronze likeness, already has proven his skill by fashioning the images of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda that grace the ballpark's exterior.
Here's hoping that Behrends included one small yet significant detail to capture the pitcher's essence. The face of Perry the statue ought to be contorted in a snarl or a glare, similar to the expression Perry wore through much of his 22-year Major League career.