Trophy
Object number2015.39.2
Date1957
MediumMetal/Wood
Credit LineGift of Terry Reich
DescriptionBaseball participation trophy. Gold-tone metal winged woman figure atop square wood base; figure has arms stretched upward and is holding a wreath. Gold-tone metal plate on front of base affixed with one screw on left and right sides; plate has inscribed text with award information.Dimensions7.5 x 3 x 3.25 in. (19.1 x 7.6 x 8.3 cm)InscriptionsGold-tone metal plate on front of base has inscribed text "FIRST GIRL TO / PARTICIPATE IN / JEDNOTA BASEBALL / 1957 / TERRY TOTIN".
Historical NotesTrophy awarded to Terry Totin (Terry Totin Reich) for being the first girl to participate in Jednota Baseball. These were Slovak American youth baseball leagues developed in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois in the 1920s and 1930s.
Previous owner
Terry Totin Reich
Related institution
Jednota Baseball
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American Safety Table Company
