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Paul ‘Unk P’ Gripper Mural Dedication

2600 Ridge Ave 2600 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This project honors the life of Paul “Unk P” GripperA winning submission of our public mural application process, this project honors the life of Paul “Unk P” Gripper, a North Philadelphia community member who inspired and mentored young men—many of whom garnered entrance and scholarship to college— through the game of basketball. Paul was described as a larger-than-life figure, known for his loud, braggadocious personality. He embodied the spirit of Philadelphia—always cracking jokes and having fun, often silly but uplifting. Paul had a heart as big as his stature and was considered “a teddy bear with street smarts” by those