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Paul Gripper Community Paint Day

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

He was a beloved basketball coach and a father figure to many young people in the community.A 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