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Trophy

Object number2016.145.7

Manufacturer S&S Trophy Company

Date1982

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumPlastic; Metal; Ink; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Gregory T. Yakich

DescriptionAllegheny County Marble Tournament first place trophy. Two sections. Top section has male figurine surmounting a loving cup and flanked by two eagle figurines. Bottom section has two vertical wood-grain brown and gold columns; one with black and gold decoration on front; one missing this element. Winged female figurine between the two columns. Two horizontal elements of white faux-marble with gray veining. Rectangular base with slanted front side bearing trophy plate.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 23.25 × 7.563 × 3.813 in. (59.1 × 19.2 × 9.7 cm)
InscriptionsRectangular base with slanted front side bearing trophy plate with inscribed text "ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS DEPT. / MARBLE TOURNAMENT - 1982 / 1ST PLACE".

Underside has handwritten text in black ink "Greg / Yakich".
MarksUnderside has black maker sticker with gold text "S&S TROPHY CO. / Trophies, Plaques, Engraving / 110 FEDERAL ST. / PGH. PA. 15212 / Phone: 322-0606".

Back of loving cup has raised text "TROPAR 6 CR".

Underside of top horizontal element has raised patent number "PAT. PEND. / # 927474".
Historical Notes1982 Allegheny County Marble Tournament first place 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.

Related institution Allegheny County Parks Department

Previous owner Gregory T. Yakich

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