Trophy

Object number2007.122.1 a,b

Manufacturer W. B. Manufacturing Company

Date1924

MediumSilver; metal; paint

Credit LineGift of David Batchelor

DescriptionSilver cup with two curved handles on each side. Wide mouth, cylindrical body, circular base. Engraved award information on front of body. Black metal bell-shaped base.Dimensions6.125 x 3.375 in. (15.6 x 8.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Engraving on front of body, "THIRD INTERNATIONAL / Y-M-C-A / VOLLEYBALL / CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT / PITTSBURGH PA. / MAY 9-10-1924 / 1ST."
Marks(a)
Engraved manufacturer's stamp on bottom of base: "[inside shape of shield] W.B. / MFG. CO. / [below shield] 4161".
Historical NotesTrophy awarded to players and coaches on the Pittsburgh Central YMCA volleyball team, which won the Third International YMCA Volleyball Tournament in 1924. The tournament was held on May 9 and 10, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The coach was Harry Batchelor. The Pittsburgh Central YMCA won the first five national championship tournaments in the sport of volleyball, from 1922-1926.

Related institution Young Men's Christian Association

Previous owner Harry Batchelor

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