Auction for MLS All-Star Game wood carved statue will benefit Portland Timbers Community Fund: Rundown

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Sculptor Bob King created this wood statue for the 2014 MLS All-Star Game.

The Portland Timbers are auctioning off a wood sculpture that was created using a chainsaw.

Ahead of the MLS All-Star Game in August, Bob King, a sculptor from Reedsport, Oregon, crafted the statue that features both a Bayern Munich and MLS All-Star player. The statue was on display during the All-Star festivities.

King crafted 95% of the statue using his chainsaw.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Portland Timbers Community Fund.

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-- Jamie Goldberg | @jamiebgoldberg

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