Trophy for Heavyweight Championship of Australian, won by Jack Johnson in 1946
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Decorative/Cup
Date Used
06 Apr 1946
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Engraved boxing trophy on black stand presented to Jack Johnson for beating Herb Marvos with a knock out in the fifth round of the Heavy Weight Championship of Australia in 1946 at Sydney Stadium. Silver plate cup features short squat flared base and two large curved handles. Inscription engraved on one side of cup includes "KO 5th ROUND" and "Presented Stadiums Ltd, Sydney".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 130 W: 250 D: 145mm (H: 5 1/8 W: 9 13/16 D: 5 11/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
06 Apr 1946
Location
In storage
Registration No
1992.2545.3
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by the Family of Jack Johnson.
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