Trophy
Object number2016.145.6
Date1984
MediumPlastic; Metal; Ink; Paper; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Gregory T. Yakich
Description1984 Boys National Marbles Champion trophy. Five sections. Red and gold columns and vertical elements with decorative decals. Silver and gold figurines including three eagles, two winged women, and one loving cup. Six horizontal elements of white faux-marble with gray veining. Rectangular base with slanted front side bearing trophy plate.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 56.75 × 9.063 × 4.563 in. (144.1 × 23 × 11.6 cm)InscriptionsRectangular base with slanted front side bearing trophy plate with inscribed text "BOYS NATIONAL MARBLES CHAMPION / JUNE 24 TO 28 1984 / WILDWOOD N.J."
Underside has handwritten text in black ink "Greg Yakich / 1984 National Marbles Champion".
Back of the center horizontal element has handwritten in black ink "#190".
White adhesive label adhered to the top of the base in the back proper left corner has handwritten text in black ink "190".
Historical Notes1984 Boys National Marbles Champion trophy. Part of a collection of t-shirts, hat, trophies, marbles, crown, and patch from marble champion Greg Yakich. All objects document Greg Yakich marble playing that started in 1981 and ended in 1984, when he won the National Championship at age 14, which is also the last year you can play. Greg and many members of his family were trained by Walter Lease, the Managing Director of Leslie Park in Lawrenceville. They trained in the pool and because they were able to train all year, many marble champs came out of Lawrenceville, and most were also related to Greg. The Heinz History Center has other marble collections documenting this same family.
Previous owner
Gregory T. Yakich
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1971
1968-2001
1955-1956
1968-2001
