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Chuck Berry statue unveiled in Missouri

Legendary rock musician Chuck Berry attended the unveiling of a statue created in his likeness in his home state of Missouri Friday, July 29, 2011.

Rock music legend Chuck Berry looks back at the statue of himself during a dedication ceremony in University City, Mo., Friday, July 29, 2011.

Chuck Berry makes his way through a crowd of people on his way to the platform for the dedication ceremony of his statue in University City. Hundreds turned out for the dedication.

Chuck Berry arrives for the unveiling of the statue in University City, Missouri.

Civic leader Joe Edwards, left, shakes hands with legendary musician Chuck Berry after introducing Berry during the dedication of a statue in the legendary musician's honor.

Ophelia Williams stands next to an 8-foot-tall statue of legendary musician Chuck Berry. The statue of the St. Louis native was dedicated near Blueberry Hill, the University City club where the octogenarian still performs monthly.

Mikhail Matveyev, top, and Vlad Zhitomirsky, from VMD Sculpting, polish the statue of Chuck Berry unveiled Friday, July 29, 2011.

While in Missouri for the unveiling of his statue, St. Louis native Chuck Berry threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs.

... and here's the pitch.

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Rock music legend Chuck Berry looks back at the statue of himself during a dedication ceremony in University City, Mo., Friday, July 29, 2011.

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