Award

Object number2004.139.1

Date1968

MediumSilver; Electroplated nickel silver(?)

Credit LineThe Family of Gabe Rubin

DescriptionSilver footed bowl. Possibly electroplated nickel silver. The center front of the bowl has the logo engraved on it with an inscription above. The logo has the association's acronym in a circle above a banner. Top half of the banner is striped dark and light with stars inside the light stripes. Bottom of banner has the name of the organization. There is a cross-brace inside the footed portion of the bowl on the underside.Dimensions6 x 12 x 12 in. (15.2 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
InscriptionsEngraved inscription on front center "A.B.A. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD"; below this is the engraved logo of the American Basketball Association which has the letters "ABA" in a circle above a banner, the bottom of banner reads "AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION".
Historical NotesGabe Rubin was the owner of the Pittsburgh Pipers when they won the American Basketball Association (A.B.A.) Championship in 1968 and received this award.

Previous owner Gabe Rubin

Related institution Pittsburgh Pipers

Related institution American Basketball Association

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