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Trophy

Object number2003.95.3

Date1964

MediumWood; Metal

Credit LineGift of Rachel Tuscano

DescriptionTrophy with oval shaped wooden base on which are gold-colored metal columns topped by a smaller wooden oval; on each side of the columns is a metal woman with wings holding a wreath above her head. At very top of trophy is a metal trophy with handles on each side, on top of which is a metal figure of a man swinging a bat. On the front of the base is a gold-colored metal plaque with an inscription.Dimensions31 x 8 x 13 in. (78.7 x 20.3 x 33 cm)
InscriptionsOn the front of the base is a gold-colored metal plaque with an inscription "GREATER INDIANA CO. LEAGUE / CHAMPIONS / 1963 - PLUMVILLE / 1964 - LUCERNE / INDIANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE".
Historical NotesGreater Indiana County League championship trophy. This trophy was owned by Joseph "Penner"Tuscano, who played for the Lucerne baseball team.Label TextLucerne pitcher Joseph “Penner” Tuscano helped his baseball team win the Greater Indiana County League championship. In Western Pennsylvania, the owners of mines, steel mills, and other industries organized baseball leagues to build morale among workers facing low pay and hazardous working conditions.

Previous owner Joseph Tuscano

Related institution Lucerne Miners

Related institution Indiana County Chamber of Commerce

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