Trophy
Object number2012.107.1
Date1954
MediumMetal, plastic
Credit LineGift of Ronald Vukson
DescriptionGold-colored metal trophy on square, white plastic base. Depicted on the top of the cup is a man with a golf club in his hands and his arms raised over his head. Cup is on a column that is surrounded by four eagles perched on spheres. Etched plaque on the front of the base.Dimensions21.625 x 6 x 7 in. (54.9 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm)InscriptionsEtched plaque is on the front of the base has text "BLACKHAWK G.C. / RECORD / G3 / PETER S. VUKSON / 7-24-54 / COMPLIMENTS OF ---- DR. W.E. MASON".
Historical NotesGolf trophy won by donor Ronald Vukson's father Peter Vukson for setting a new course record of 63 at the Ohio View Golf Course in 1949. He also held the record for a time at Black Hawk Golf Course, Raccoon Golf Course, and Coraopolis Heights Golf Course. Vukson was a welder at the East Works of Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Steel Company and caddied on the side.
Previous owner
Peter S. Vukson
Related person
W. E. Mason
Related institution
Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Steel Company
Subjects
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