Trophy
Object number2009.112.2
Date1951-1952
Mediumwood; various metals
Credit LineGift of Arthur Dobbins
Description1951-1952 Pennsylvania Catholic Interscholastic Athletic Association State Championship trophy.Dimensions26.2499 x 7.625 x 14.5 in. (66.7 x 19.4 x 36.8 cm)InscriptionsGold plate on front of wooden base has engraved text, "P.C.I.A.A. STATE CHAMPIONS / 1951-52 / ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL / R. JULIAN CAPT. / P. BROWNLEE L. BEIL / H. CYPHER J. ANDEITS / F. SAPIENZA J. SAUNDERS / P. MYERS J. BROWNLEE / D. DOUGAN / MANAGERS / L. SZARMACH A. PAULIN / COACH – DICK DIETHORN”.
Historical NotesTrophy from the third Pennsylvania Catholic Interscholastic Athletic Association State Championship won by St. James West End Catholic School. This was the end of a three-year winning streak of PCIAA State Championships for the school; they also held a record of 66 straight wins until they were dethroned in the 1970s by another high school team in West Philadelphia.
Related person
Dick Diethorn
Related institution
St. James West End Catholic School
Related institution
Pennsylvania Catholic Interscholastic Athletic Association
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