The Stanley Cup, the oldest trophy in US sports, is one of the most recognizable awards in all of the sports.
It was first given out during the 1892–93 season. The famous award It is the oldest trophy still in use in North America to recognize a professional sports team.
Named after Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor-General of Canada, who gave it as a prize to Canada’s greatest amateur ice hockey club, the trophy was first created in 1892 as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup.
The sons and girls of the Stanley family all participated in and promoted the sport, which was supported by the entire family.
Professional teams first became eligible to compete for the Stanley Cup in 1906, and the inaugural Cup was given to the Montreal Hockey Club in 1893. Even while the NHL has jurisdiction over the trophy, they do not really own it; rather, they are permitted to use it by the two Canadian trustees of the cup.
What is the size of the Stanley Cup Trophy?
The present Stanley Cup is topped with a replica of the original bowl made of a silver and nickel alloy, which is 18.5 centimeters (7.28 inches) high and 29 centimeters (11.42 inches) diameter and was originally made of silver. It is 15.5 kilos tall and 89.54 centimeters (35.25 inches) wide (34.5 lb)
How much does the Stanley Cup weigh?
At the moment, the Cup is made up of a bowl, three tiers of bands, a collar, and five barrel bands. The trophy is 35 14 inches tall and 34 12 pounds in weight.
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