Designed by artist Millard Sheets, the mural measures 134 feet high and 68 feet wide, and is composed of some 6,700 individual pieces of granite that form 324 panels.Click to see full answer. Also question is, what is a Touchdown Jesus?Touchdown Jesus may refer to: The Word of Life or Touchdown Jesus, a mural visible from Notre Dame Stadium. King of Kings (statue) or Touchdown Jesus, a statue that was on the east side of Interstate 75 near Monroe, Ohio.Similarly, what happened to Touchdown Jesus? Touchdown Jesus (Gone) During a storm on June 14, 2010, the giant “King of Kings” styrofoam and fiberglass Jesus statue was struck by lightning and burst into flames. The statue was destroyed (a less athletic replacement is under construction). Then, is Touchdown Jesus still visible? Touchdown Jesus is know to millions who have never been near Notre Dame stadium. It is visible from fewer seats in the stadium, since the mid-90’s expansion, but the next time you watch a Notre Dame telecast, note how long it is before they show some or all of Touchdown Jesus.Who made Touchdown Jesus?Howard Philan in 1964 made the construction of the massive mural possible. Designed by artist Millard Sheets, the 134 foot tall and 68 foot wide image of Touchdown Jesus is comprised of 6,700 individual pieces of granite in 140 different colors.