Patch, Insignia

Object number2009.67.20 a,b

Date1993

MediumFabric

Credit LineGift of John Philip Young, Jr.

DescriptionTwo identical rectangular nylon boating competition patches.Dimensions3 x 4 in. (7.6 x 10.2 cm)
Inscriptions(a,b)
Each has printed in blue "3 RIVERS", in red below " '93 STOCK & MOD NATIONALS / PARTICIPANT", and in blue print below "HINTON, WEST VIRGINIA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the championship powerboat racing career of Chuck Young. In 1956, Young began racing, first the family runabout, then the hydroplane that took him to a national Class A Pro championship in 1963. After racing for 40 years, Charles stopped in the mid-1990s and focused on collecting vintage boating equipment and supporting outboard organizations and events.

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