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Boston Athletic Association Marathon Trophy 1919

$ 356.92

Availability: 46 in stock
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Year: 1919
  • Sport: Boston Marathon

    Description

    Boston Athletic Association Marathon Trophy 1919. Sterling Silver Trophy dated April 18, 1919.  Manufactured by Webster Company of North Attleboro, MA.  Dish weighs 8 ounces, is 12.5 inches wide, 7.25 inches high.
    Engraved text follows:
    BAA
    Preliminary to
    Patriots Day Championship
    First Class A
    April 18, 1919
    .  This date is the day before the actual Boston Marathon was run in 1919, Can't find anything to explain that date.  This was the first Marathon run after the end of WW I, 37 runners competed.