Award
Object number2022.83.1
MediumBronze; Paint; Metal; Wood; Varnish
Credit LineGift of the William P. Fralic Foundation
DescriptionGold painted bronze trophy of of a man wearing football uniform and standing in crouched ready position. Figure stands upon a rectangular gold painted bronze base with textured top surface and blue metal plate adhered to front center. Trophy is bolted to rectangular black painted wooden base with stepped sides and recessed underside; top and sides have glossy varnish.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 17 x 15.563 x 11.625 in. (43.2 x 39.5 x 29.5 cm)InscriptionsRectangular blue metal plate on front of trophy's metal base has gold text "PNC / BILL FRALIC / MEMORIAL TROPHY / Awarded to the Most Outstanding High School Football Lineman / in Western Pennsylvania by the William P. Fralic Foundation / PNC".
Player has engraved text on both sides of helmet "Pitt"; engraved numbers on front and back of jersey and on each sleeve "79"; back of jersey at top has engraved text "FRALIC".
Historical NotesBill Fralic memorial trophy awarded to the WPIAL lineman of the year.
Related person
William P. Fralic Jr.
(1962 - 2018)
Related institution
William P. Fralic Foundation
Related institution
PNC
Related institution
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
On View
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1963-1964