Researching Spalding Trophies - Early references/info sought

[lefty147]

Your trophy looks like it was made with a lot more quality. Mike

[CarltonHendricks]

Yours looks shiner. I bought that at the All American Antiques Show in Glendale Ca twenty years or so ago from Kim Kokels, who founded the Indianapolis Advertising Show....I think it was $350...maybe $550...anyway...coming home the flight attendents wouldn't let me hold it, and they put it in the back of the plane...I remember the guy says to me "aren't you embarrased bringing that on the plane?"...what a knot head

[perezfan]

Carlton...

Here's another you may be interested in. It is a 1918 Spalding Colored League Trophy Cup made by Dieges & Clust. This pre-dates the Negro National League by 2 years, and was likely awarded to a "Barnstorming" Team Player.

http://legendaryauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=27599

It realized just under $1,000 back in 2002. An interesting piece, to be sure. Hope this information is helpful.

[CarltonHendricks]

Mark, Thank you for taking the time to post that...looks like a significant trophy to African American baseball history, and another example of D&C's work.