Plaque, Award
Object number2010.62.1
Date1978
MediumWood, metal, plastic
Credit LineGift of William Watt
DescriptionPentagonal wooden award plaque. Silver and black metal background accents. Black and white headshot photograph of a man covered with a square piece of plastic and affixed with four metal rivets. Engraved in silver lettering under the photo is award information including recipient name. Hanging hole is drilled into the back of the plaque.Dimensions0.875 x 9 x 11.25 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 28.6 cm)InscriptionsEngraved in silver lettering under the photo reads "LATROBE SPEEDWAY 1978 / COUPE - 1ST PL. / BLACKIE WATT".
Historical NotesWilliam "Blackie" Watt is a legend in local auto racing. From the tracks of Western Pennsylvania to a year spent on the NASCAR circuit, Watt became known for his fast times and the cowboy boots he drove in.
Previous owner
William Oliver Watt
(born 1933)
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