Spalding Trophies!

[perezfan]

Hey, I've been out of commission and just got out of the hospital (again). But we dug deep into the TSOG archives, just to break up our lengthy hiatus on The Stuff of Greatness. Here's the latest video....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p_RASll11g

This one features a cool history of the great Spalding Sporting Goods Co, and a pair of Spalding Trophies. Beautiful detail and stellar workmanship are two of the hallmarks of these giant trophies. If you have any to show, please post them!

And let's not limit it to just Spaldings.... would love to see any and all vintage Sports Trophies you'd like to show off. It's been a while since we've done one of these threads, so really hoping to see some cool stuff!

[GaryPassamonte]

Mark- I hope you are doing well with no serious issues.

[Kzoo]

Watched the new episode last night. Entertaining, as always. Hope you're doing well and hope you can make it to Chicago next week.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

Watched the new episode last night. Entertaining, as always. Hope you're doing well and hope you can make it to Chicago next week.

Thanks Gary and Matt.... much appreciated.

Nope, I had to cancel all of my travel plans last week. Was trying like heck to make it work, but the Doctor says it can't happen this year. I need to get healthy enough for an impending surgery.

Really bummed about it and will miss seeing you guys. But looking forward to 2026!

[MGHPro]

Love the spaldings !

[jsage]

Looking for a Fielder Spalding.
Jerry Sage
jssage24@yahoo.com

[perezfan]

Let's help Jerry find the Fielder or 1st Baseman!

Matt:
Those are absolute beauties... Verry impressive!

[UKCardGuy]

Loved the episode Mark. I hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is swift

[perezfan]

Thanks so much Gary!

[byrone]

WG Skelly Championship Trophy for the American Hockey Association

[perezfan]

Beauty! So often the lids are missing on the Cup style Trophies.

That one is truly impressive!

[Scott Garner]

Hi Mark,
I hope your surgery goes well!
Best wishes

[seablaster]

Mark, I certainly hope your recovery is rapid.

I first saw a Spalding Trophy in person at the 2015 National. Until then, I didn't know how beautiful they were. Digital images don't convey their quality well; they're truly one of those things you have to see in person to fully appreciate.

I've acquired a few here and there and even had the privilege of meeting MGHPro many years ago. If anyone is in need of Spaldings, feel free to send me a PM.

[murphusa]

It’s a good time to buy one as the prices are down on the Spaldings

[byrone]

Spalding 1914-15 Hockey Trophy Silver Plate Vintage St. Lawrence Canada

[yanks4]

Mark,
First of all I wish you all the best on your upcoming surgery. I had one this year and all is well. Again love your videos. So very nice of you to share your knowledge and collection. Good Luck.

[ruth-gehrig]

Wishing you well from Oklahoma Mark!
Although I haven't gone down the road of those Spalding figurals(yet), once I picked up my first the quest would be on to gather each player. They speak to me but the right condition coupled with right price just hasn't been there.

Here's a Spalding....don't believe I've posted this one before. The smaller plaque popped up on ebay and hadn't ever seen one so I was pretty content with that until I saw a listing of a much larger but similar trophy award. The bigger one exhibits exact same image but even better quality. I kept thinking to myself the dimensions are probably off as I didn't think it could be that big. I get the shipping quote and now I'm sure hoping it's as big as the description says lol. Sure enough it is large!! About 14" x 21"