Trophy
Trophy
Trophy

Trophy

Object number2014.78.2
Date1959
MediumPlastic/Metal
Credit LineGift of Doug Robbins
DescriptionBaseball trophy. White plastic base with three pedestals metal baseball player and eagles atop pedestals.Dimensions10.875 x 7.063 x 3.563 in. (27.6 x 17.9 x 9.1 cm)
InscriptionsPlate on front has VFW emblem mounted at top depicting the Great Seal of the United States in the center and text "VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNTED STATES" around the Seal.

Below the emblem is inscribed text "PA. / V. F. W. / 1ST / 1959 / STATE / CHAMPS / DOUG ROBBINS".
Historical NotesTrophy belonged to donor, Doug Robbins, who participated in the 1959 VFW Uniontown Teen-er League Championship. The Teen-er League was 14 to 15 year olds and it was set-up like Little League. An all-star team would go to compete in the championships. The donor played for the Kiwanis sponsored club team of Uniontown. The state championships were in Uniontown and the nationals were in Hershey, Pennsylvania. His Post 47 all-star team won both state and nationals in 1959. The donor was the catcher for the team.
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