ESPN recently ran an article on the worst trophies in American sport. So here’s a pictorial review of their selections:
The Great Lakes Classic trophy is given to the winner of the annual professional American football preseason game between Detroit and Cleveland.
The Telephone Trophy is given to the winner of the annual college American football game between Iowa State and Missouri.
The Laureus World Sports Award is given to the world’s sportsman, sportswoman, team, breakthrough and comeback of the year.
The Silver Boot is given to the winner of the annual interleague major league baseball series between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.
The Home Run Derby trophy is given to the winner of the MLB Home Run Derby.
The Milk Can is given to the winner of the annual Boise State-Fresno State college American football game.
The NCAA men’s basketball championship trophy is given to the winner of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.
The BCS championship trophy is given to the American football team finishing the season undefeated.
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