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The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in North America. It was first presented in 1893 and is named after Lord Stanley of Preston.
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The Stanley Cup
The original Stanley Cup was donated in 1892 by then-Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley of Preston, as a trophy to be awarded to the Canada’s top-ranking hockey team. The Montreal Amateur Athletic Association was the first team to win the Cup, in 1893.
The Stanley Cup is unique among North American sports trophies in that it includes the names of every player on the winning team, regardless of whether they actually played in the playoffs. In total, there are 2,452 names on the Stanley Cup.
The Cup is also unusual in that it has been awarded to teams from five different countries: Canada, United States, Czech Republic, Russia and Sweden. The Montreal Canadiens have won it a record 24 times, followed by the Toronto Maple Leafs with 13 wins.
The World Series Trophy
The World Series Trophy is the oldest sports trophy in North America. It was first awarded in 1903 to the Boston Americans (now the Red Sox) after they won the first-ever World Series. The trophy is made of sterling silver and stands 24 inches tall. It features a baseball on top of a globe, with crossed bats behind it.
The Super Bowl Trophy
The Super Bowl Trophy is the oldest trophy in North America. It was first awarded in 1967 to the Green Bay Packers. The trophy is made of sterling silver and is worth $25,000.
The NBA Championship Trophy
The NBA Championship Trophy is the oldest sports trophy in North America. It was first awarded in 1947 to the Philadelphia Warriors, and has been presented to the winners of the NBA Finals every year since. The trophy is made of 14.5 pounds of sterling silver, and is valued at over $50,000.
The NHL Championship Trophy
The NHL Championship Trophy, also known as the Stanley Cup, is the oldest trophy in North America. It was first awarded in 1893 and is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, who was the Governor General of Canada at the time. The trophy is made of silver and has a base that is inscribed with the names of all the teams that have won it.
The Major League Soccer Cup
The Major League Soccer Cup is the oldest sports trophy in North America, predating even the Stanley Cup. The MLS Cup was first awarded in 1996 to D.C. United, and has been contested every year since then. The current holders of the MLS Cup are Atlanta United, who won it in 2018.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup
The NASCAR Sprint Cup is the oldest sports trophy in North America. It was first presented in 1949 to racing driver Red Byron. The trophy is made of sterling silver and is worth over $1 million.
The Indy 500 Trophy
The Indy 500 Trophy is the oldest sports trophy in North America. The trophy was first awarded in 1911 to the winner of the Indianapolis 500, and it has been presented to the race’s victor every year since.
The Indy 500 Trophy is a silver bowl that measures 18 inches in diameter and stands 18 inches tall. It is adorned with garlands of laurel leaves, and its base is inscribed with the names of all past Indy 500 winners.
The trophy is currently on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, where it can be seen by race fans from all over the world.
The Masters Tournament Trophy
The Masters Tournament Trophy is the oldest trophy in North America. It is also one of the most prestigious trophies in all of sports. The Masters is an annual event that takes place at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. It is one of four major golf tournaments held each year. The other three are the U.S. Open, the British Open, and the PGA Championship.
The PGA Championship Trophy
The PGA Championship Trophy is the oldest trophy in North America. It was first presented in 1916 to the winner of the PGA Championship, which is one of golf’s four major championships. The PGA Championship is administered by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America).
