Showing posts with label trophies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trophies. Show all posts
Monday, April 30, 2018
Because It's the Cup!! Stanley Cup, That Is
From the Tribune by Philip Pritchard, keeper of the Cup.
Over the last 27 years the Stanley Cup has been filled with popcorn, potatoes, thrown into a swimming pool and used as the ultimate prize for street hockey. And, of course, quite the drinking cup.
Overall, it has 120 years of nicks and smudges.
"There are 49 Super Bowl trophies out there. There is only one Stanley Cup. You don't win it. You borrow it. But your name is etched on it for all of history" according to Philip Pritchard.
That is what they're going after now in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Seems weird not to have our Blackhawks in it. Buy, the Stanley Cup is the people's cup. I loved it when the Hawks would win and following day-to-day where it was.
Well, Maybe Next Year. --CootCup
Monday, July 13, 2015
Just the Facts About the Stanley Cup-- Part 2: How Big Is It?
The first form it had was a silver bowl just over 7 inches high and 11 inches across. Now, the bowl is slightly bigger, 7 1/2 inches high, 11 inches across and 35 inches around. This sits on top of the current trophy made of silver and nickel.
Below the bowl are three tiered bands, a collar and five larger bands making up the largest part of the trophy. The whole thing stands just over 35 inches tall and weighs a little more than 34 pounds.
Just the right size for hoisting, kissing and bathing babies.
So Good to have It back in Chicago. --DaCoot
Below the bowl are three tiered bands, a collar and five larger bands making up the largest part of the trophy. The whole thing stands just over 35 inches tall and weighs a little more than 34 pounds.
Just the right size for hoisting, kissing and bathing babies.
So Good to have It back in Chicago. --DaCoot
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 8: Final Out Bat-- Kane's Mouthgurad
Last of the series from the July 17th Chicago Tribune by Tim Bannon "Artifact checking: Blackhawk's puck is missing, but Chicago has plenty of sports relics to cherish."
15.. FINAL OUT BACK
On Oct. 26, 2005, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, with the White Sox leading 1-0 in the 9th, reliever Bobby Jenks faced Orlando Palmeiro with two outs and an Astro runner on second. In a 1-2 count, Palmeiro hit a slow roller to shortstop Juan Uribe who charged it and threw to first, setting off a big on-field celebration.
At auction, Harry Caray's bought Palmeiro's bat for $18,400 and has it at their Navy Pier restaurant. Palmeiro reportedly donated the proceeds to charity.
16. KANE'S MOUTHGUARD
Chicago doesn't have the puck from Game 6 of the Stanley Cup championship, but Harry Caray's does have Kane's mouthguard he was wearing on the shot, or, actually it should be said he was chewing at the time.
The puck went in so fast, hardly anyone knew it except Kane.
After the team's returned, Kane's parents donated the mouthguard to Harry Caray's which has it at their Navy Pier location.
Getting Hungry for Harry's. reckon I will Not Try to See Kane's Mouthguard Until I Finish Eating. Yuck, --DaCoot
15.. FINAL OUT BACK
On Oct. 26, 2005, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, with the White Sox leading 1-0 in the 9th, reliever Bobby Jenks faced Orlando Palmeiro with two outs and an Astro runner on second. In a 1-2 count, Palmeiro hit a slow roller to shortstop Juan Uribe who charged it and threw to first, setting off a big on-field celebration.
At auction, Harry Caray's bought Palmeiro's bat for $18,400 and has it at their Navy Pier restaurant. Palmeiro reportedly donated the proceeds to charity.
16. KANE'S MOUTHGUARD
Chicago doesn't have the puck from Game 6 of the Stanley Cup championship, but Harry Caray's does have Kane's mouthguard he was wearing on the shot, or, actually it should be said he was chewing at the time.
The puck went in so fast, hardly anyone knew it except Kane.
After the team's returned, Kane's parents donated the mouthguard to Harry Caray's which has it at their Navy Pier location.
Getting Hungry for Harry's. reckon I will Not Try to See Kane's Mouthguard Until I Finish Eating. Yuck, --DaCoot
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 7: Sosa's Corked Bat-- Kornerko's Grand Slam
From the July 17th Chicago Tribune.
13. SOSA'S CORKED BAT
On June 3, 2003, against the Devil Rays, Sammy Sosa was ejected in the first inning after umpires found cork in his shattered bat. Sosa told them it was an honest mistake, saying he "only" used it in batting practice.
Harry Caray's Restaurant Group bought the bat from former teammate Mike Remlinger in 2010 for $16,567. Sosa said he was shocked that Remlinger would sell it. Was it pre or post steroids?
14. KONERKO'S GRAND SLAM BALL
Bases were loaded in the bottom of the 7th in Game Two of the 2005 World Series when Paul Kornerko hit relief pitcher Chad Qualls' first pitch over the left field wall to give the White Sox a 6-4 lead. It was only the 18th grand slam in World Series history.
The Sox went on to win the game 7-6 on Scott Podsednik's walk-off homer and the series in a four-game sweep.
Chris Claeys caught the ball, but declined the Sox effort to turn it over to them he loaned it to Harry Caray's on Navy Pier where it's insured for $50,000.
Some Real Chicago Sports History Here. --DaCoot
13. SOSA'S CORKED BAT
On June 3, 2003, against the Devil Rays, Sammy Sosa was ejected in the first inning after umpires found cork in his shattered bat. Sosa told them it was an honest mistake, saying he "only" used it in batting practice.
Harry Caray's Restaurant Group bought the bat from former teammate Mike Remlinger in 2010 for $16,567. Sosa said he was shocked that Remlinger would sell it. Was it pre or post steroids?
14. KONERKO'S GRAND SLAM BALL
Bases were loaded in the bottom of the 7th in Game Two of the 2005 World Series when Paul Kornerko hit relief pitcher Chad Qualls' first pitch over the left field wall to give the White Sox a 6-4 lead. It was only the 18th grand slam in World Series history.
The Sox went on to win the game 7-6 on Scott Podsednik's walk-off homer and the series in a four-game sweep.
Chris Claeys caught the ball, but declined the Sox effort to turn it over to them he loaned it to Harry Caray's on Navy Pier where it's insured for $50,000.
Some Real Chicago Sports History Here. --DaCoot
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 6: Comiskey Pinwheels-- Wood's 20th Strikeout Ball
11. COMISKEY SCOREBOARD PINWHEELS
The last part of the old Comiskey Park to be torn down in 1991 was Bill Veeck's "exploding scoreboard' which he had installed in 1960. The scoreboard featured lights, sirens, a "Soxogram" message board, and, of course, those neat multicolored pinwheels.
The White Sox donated one of the pinwheels and part of the old foul pole fence to the Chicago History Museum. I used to go to the old Comiskey all the time and have only been to the new Comiskey (I don't call it by the other name) a couple times.
12. KERRY WOOD'S 20TH STRIKEOUT BALL
On May 6, 1998, a 20-year-old rookie named Kerry Woods stroke out twenty Astros to tie Roger Clemmons for most strikeouts in a game. He threw a 122 pitch one-hitter, allowing just two base runners (one HBP) and won 2-0.
The next day, Cubs equipment manager Yosh Kawano, delivered the ball in a paper bag to broadcaster Harry Caray at his Kinzie Street restaurant. It is now at his Navy Pier location.
If We Only Could Have Kept Him Healthy. --Cooter
The last part of the old Comiskey Park to be torn down in 1991 was Bill Veeck's "exploding scoreboard' which he had installed in 1960. The scoreboard featured lights, sirens, a "Soxogram" message board, and, of course, those neat multicolored pinwheels.
The White Sox donated one of the pinwheels and part of the old foul pole fence to the Chicago History Museum. I used to go to the old Comiskey all the time and have only been to the new Comiskey (I don't call it by the other name) a couple times.
12. KERRY WOOD'S 20TH STRIKEOUT BALL
On May 6, 1998, a 20-year-old rookie named Kerry Woods stroke out twenty Astros to tie Roger Clemmons for most strikeouts in a game. He threw a 122 pitch one-hitter, allowing just two base runners (one HBP) and won 2-0.
The next day, Cubs equipment manager Yosh Kawano, delivered the ball in a paper bag to broadcaster Harry Caray at his Kinzie Street restaurant. It is now at his Navy Pier location.
If We Only Could Have Kept Him Healthy. --Cooter
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 5: Bears' 1963 JFK Trophy-- Michael Jordan's Shoes
9. BEARS' 1963 JFK TROPHY
Until the Lombardi Trophy, there was no trophy for the NFL champions. But, after the Bears defeated the New York Giants at Wrigley Field 14-10 for the championship, Mayor Richard J. Daley and the Chicago City Council commissioned the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Trophy in honor of the recently assassinated president.
The trophy is at the Chicago History Museum on long-tern loan from the Bears.
10. MICHAEL JORDAN'S SHOES
Jordan wore these Air Jordan IV "Taking Flight" shoes in 1989 during the Bulls' first championship run where they finished 55-27 while Jordan averaged 33.6 points a game. They then beat the Bucks, but lost game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to nemesis Detroit Pistons.
The shoes are at the Chicago History Museum, but not currently on display.
Dadburn Pistons. --DaCoot
Until the Lombardi Trophy, there was no trophy for the NFL champions. But, after the Bears defeated the New York Giants at Wrigley Field 14-10 for the championship, Mayor Richard J. Daley and the Chicago City Council commissioned the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Trophy in honor of the recently assassinated president.
The trophy is at the Chicago History Museum on long-tern loan from the Bears.
10. MICHAEL JORDAN'S SHOES
Jordan wore these Air Jordan IV "Taking Flight" shoes in 1989 during the Bulls' first championship run where they finished 55-27 while Jordan averaged 33.6 points a game. They then beat the Bucks, but lost game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to nemesis Detroit Pistons.
The shoes are at the Chicago History Museum, but not currently on display.
Dadburn Pistons. --DaCoot
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 4: Marciano's Boxing Gloves-- 1963 NCAA Basketball Trophy
OK, so they can't find the puck that scored the point that gave the BlackHawks their 2010 Stanley Cup, but we do have some other stuff.
7. MARCIANO'S BOXING GLOVES
On May 15, 1953, Rocky Marciano defended his world heavyweight title against Jersey Joe Walcott at the Chicago Stadium. A year earlier, Marciano had taken the crown from Walcott with a knockout in the 13th round.
Marciano won this one for victory number 44. Today, his gloves are in the Italian American Hall of Fame in Chicago.
8. 1963 NCAA BASKETBALL TROPHY--
Underdog Loyola faced two-time champion Cincinnati in the March 23, 1963, NCAA tournament finale in Louisville. The Bearcats were up 15 early in the second half, but coach George Ireland's Ramblers came back behind the play of Jerry Harkness to force overtime.
With just seconds left, a missed Loyola shot was rebounded by the Ramblers and a basket scored as time expired. Loyola is the only Illinois team to ever win the NCAA championship and you can find the trophy in the lobby of the Norville Center at the school.
We'll Take Any National Championship We Can Get. --Cooter
7. MARCIANO'S BOXING GLOVES
On May 15, 1953, Rocky Marciano defended his world heavyweight title against Jersey Joe Walcott at the Chicago Stadium. A year earlier, Marciano had taken the crown from Walcott with a knockout in the 13th round.
Marciano won this one for victory number 44. Today, his gloves are in the Italian American Hall of Fame in Chicago.
8. 1963 NCAA BASKETBALL TROPHY--
Underdog Loyola faced two-time champion Cincinnati in the March 23, 1963, NCAA tournament finale in Louisville. The Bearcats were up 15 early in the second half, but coach George Ireland's Ramblers came back behind the play of Jerry Harkness to force overtime.
With just seconds left, a missed Loyola shot was rebounded by the Ramblers and a basket scored as time expired. Loyola is the only Illinois team to ever win the NCAA championship and you can find the trophy in the lobby of the Norville Center at the school.
We'll Take Any National Championship We Can Get. --Cooter
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 3
5. 1945 NL PENNANT
The 1946 Chicago Cubs had such players as Phil Cavarretta and Stan Hack and won the National league with a 98-56 record, three games ahead of the Cardinals. The Detroit Tigers defeated them in the World Series 4-3. (The 4th game was where Billy Sianis and his goat were ejected from the game, leading to the legendary curse).
The pennant is now at the United Club in Wrigley Field.
6. 1949 ROSE BOWL TROPHY
It was Northwestern's only college bowl game victory after a stunning 20-14 victory over California viewed by 92,000 fans Jan. 1, 1949, in Pasadena. Northwestern had finished second behind Michigan, but the Big Ten had a no-repeat policy at the time.
Down 14-13 late in the fourth quarter, Northwestern marched 88 yards and scored on a trick play.
Northwestern has the trophy on display.
Cubs, In the World Series? Who'd Have Figured? --DaCoot
The 1946 Chicago Cubs had such players as Phil Cavarretta and Stan Hack and won the National league with a 98-56 record, three games ahead of the Cardinals. The Detroit Tigers defeated them in the World Series 4-3. (The 4th game was where Billy Sianis and his goat were ejected from the game, leading to the legendary curse).
The pennant is now at the United Club in Wrigley Field.
6. 1949 ROSE BOWL TROPHY
It was Northwestern's only college bowl game victory after a stunning 20-14 victory over California viewed by 92,000 fans Jan. 1, 1949, in Pasadena. Northwestern had finished second behind Michigan, but the Big Ten had a no-repeat policy at the time.
Down 14-13 late in the fourth quarter, Northwestern marched 88 yards and scored on a trick play.
Northwestern has the trophy on display.
Cubs, In the World Series? Who'd Have Figured? --DaCoot
Monday, October 24, 2011
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 2
WILSON'S BELT BUCKLE
Northwestern's 20-0 victory over Notre Dame on Nov. 23, 1940, was such a big deal that classes were cancelled the following Monday "to relieve emotional strain." To commemorate it, Northwestern Athletic Director Kenneth "Tug" Wilson received a belt buckle with Dyche Stadium (what it was called back then) and a shillelagh below it.
Wilson was AD for twenty years and served as Big Ten Commissioner from 1945-1961.
It is on display at Northwestern.
73-0 FOOTBALL
On December 8, 1940, the Bears and the Redskins met for the NFL championship at Griffith Stadium in DC. Three weeks earlier, the Redskin owner had called the Bears "quitters" and "crybabies" after defeating them 7-3.
Led by qb Sid Luckman, the Bears were out for revenge and using the "T" Formation scored on a 68-yard run 55 seconds into the game. Then, the rout began. In the 4th quarter, officials asked Coach George Halas not to kick any more points after because they were running out of footballs.
The final score is the largest margin ever in NFL history. Now, an autographed ball from the game is owned by the Chicago History Museum, but is not on display.
Stuff I Didn't Know. --DaCoot
Northwestern's 20-0 victory over Notre Dame on Nov. 23, 1940, was such a big deal that classes were cancelled the following Monday "to relieve emotional strain." To commemorate it, Northwestern Athletic Director Kenneth "Tug" Wilson received a belt buckle with Dyche Stadium (what it was called back then) and a shillelagh below it.
Wilson was AD for twenty years and served as Big Ten Commissioner from 1945-1961.
It is on display at Northwestern.
73-0 FOOTBALL
On December 8, 1940, the Bears and the Redskins met for the NFL championship at Griffith Stadium in DC. Three weeks earlier, the Redskin owner had called the Bears "quitters" and "crybabies" after defeating them 7-3.
Led by qb Sid Luckman, the Bears were out for revenge and using the "T" Formation scored on a 68-yard run 55 seconds into the game. Then, the rout began. In the 4th quarter, officials asked Coach George Halas not to kick any more points after because they were running out of footballs.
The final score is the largest margin ever in NFL history. Now, an autographed ball from the game is owned by the Chicago History Museum, but is not on display.
Stuff I Didn't Know. --DaCoot
Chicago Sports Relics-- Part 1
From the July 17th Chicago Tribune "Artifact Checking" by Tim Bannon, photos by Chris Walker.
OK, so no one "knows" what happened to the puck that scored the winning goal for the BlackHawks in the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship. But, Chicago does have a lot of other items that are still with us.
1. CICOTTE'S DEPOSITION
In 2007, the Chicago History Museum bought at auction a collection of legal documents related to the Chicago Black Sox Scandal of 1919. In it was a transcript of pitcher Ed Cicotte where he says the idea of fixing the series started in a train where the players discussed rumors of how the Chicago Cubs had thrown the 1918 series to the Red Sox. In later small meetings "...we all agreed that for a piece of money we would throw the World Series."
2. FIRST HEISMAN TROPHY
In November 1935, Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago was named the winner of the first sports award known as the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC) Trophy for "the most valuable football player east of the Mississippi."
Playing several different positions in 23 games over three seasons he scored 22 touchdowns and licked 22 extra points and gained 1839 yards on 439 rushes. he won many awards for his career and didn't think much of this one, giving it to his Aunt Gussie because he didn't have room in his dorm room. She in turn, used it as a doorstop for many years.
In 1936, the DAC's director, John heisman, died and it was renamed for him. Eligibility was also extended to the Pacific coast. In the NFL's first draft pick, Berwanger was number one, but turned down a career for a more lucrative job as a foam rubber salesman.
The first Heisman is now in the lobby of the University of Chicago sports hall.
This Is Some Interesting History. --Cooter
OK, so no one "knows" what happened to the puck that scored the winning goal for the BlackHawks in the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship. But, Chicago does have a lot of other items that are still with us.
1. CICOTTE'S DEPOSITION
In 2007, the Chicago History Museum bought at auction a collection of legal documents related to the Chicago Black Sox Scandal of 1919. In it was a transcript of pitcher Ed Cicotte where he says the idea of fixing the series started in a train where the players discussed rumors of how the Chicago Cubs had thrown the 1918 series to the Red Sox. In later small meetings "...we all agreed that for a piece of money we would throw the World Series."
2. FIRST HEISMAN TROPHY
In November 1935, Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago was named the winner of the first sports award known as the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC) Trophy for "the most valuable football player east of the Mississippi."
Playing several different positions in 23 games over three seasons he scored 22 touchdowns and licked 22 extra points and gained 1839 yards on 439 rushes. he won many awards for his career and didn't think much of this one, giving it to his Aunt Gussie because he didn't have room in his dorm room. She in turn, used it as a doorstop for many years.
In 1936, the DAC's director, John heisman, died and it was renamed for him. Eligibility was also extended to the Pacific coast. In the NFL's first draft pick, Berwanger was number one, but turned down a career for a more lucrative job as a foam rubber salesman.
The first Heisman is now in the lobby of the University of Chicago sports hall.
This Is Some Interesting History. --Cooter
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