A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
This is the original miniature Grey Cup trophy that was presented to Tony Gabriel as a member of the 1972 champion Hamilton Tiger-Cats. It commemorates the first of two Grey Cups Gabriel claimed during his Hall of Fame playing career in the Canadian Football League. Courted by the New York Giants following a standout college career with Syracuse, Gabriel ultimately signed a CFL contract to begin his pro career with his hometown Tiger-Cats. On December 3, 1972, Hamilton defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 13-10 in front of a partisan crowd at Ivor Wynne Stadium to claim the Grey Cup in Gabriel's sophomore season. The local tight end contributed three huge receptions to the Ti-Cats' final drive that led to Ian Sunter's winning field goal on the last play of the game. Big things come in little packages sometimes, and that's definitely the case with this distinctive and unique personal trophy that stands 4 5/8" tall overall. The silver cup itself stands 2 5/8" tall and measures approximately 3" across at its widest point, from the furthest edge of each of the two curved handles on the side of the trophy. The mouth of the Cup measures 1 3/4" in diameter and "PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY EARL GREY FOR THE AMATEUR RUGBY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA" is stylishly engraved on its face. The Cup is mounted on a black wood base with a silver plaque attached to front featuring "HAMILTON 1972" engraved beneath a raised CFL logo shield, and another plaque with "TONY GABRIEL" engraved on it on the back of the base. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a personal Grey Cup trophy directly from the collection of Tony Gabriel, who will also provide a signed letter of authenticity.
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