Why Trophies Are Relevant In Modern Sports

By Ian Driggers


Trophies are rewards, put simply. Any athlete enjoys receiving a trophy for his or her hard work all season. It has nothing to do with how much the trophy is worth; it has to do with the symbol of success. In other words, a trophy is recognition and appreciation, which translates to future positive behaviours. Achieving in sports is no exception.

However, some tournaments also like to recognize golfers who have accomplished the most difficult shot in the game the hole-in-one. Hole-in-one golf trophies may also be awarded to skilful golfers who may not have necessarily placed in the tournament, but have carried out this significant achievement.

Desirable golf trophies and awards are typically made from silver, gold, pewter, resin, acrylic, bronze, crystal, or even wood. Probably the most famous football trophy of all is the Heisman Trophy. This coveted trophy is considered one of the most prestigious, and is awarded to the best player in the Bowl Subdivision of Division I Collegiate Football. Recent winners of the Heisman Trophy have included Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, and Troy Smith. The 25-pound trophy is modelled after 1934 football player, Ed Smith, and is made from cast bronze.

Another sport that offers trophies to its best players is rugby. This sport prides itself on being able to give trophies to its most exceptional players at the end of the season. All the way from the littlest leagues up to the majors, all levels of this sport are recognized with trophies, and other awards. Some of the most well-known celebrated rugby trophies are widely known around the world.

But, not all awards are given on a professional level. Many players, young and old, enjoy this popular sport as a hobby and have joined baseball leagues in their own towns. Baseball trophies awarded in these smaller leagues may include Best Outfielder, Best Batting Average, Best Home-Run Hitter, Most Improved you name it! Awards are also given for fun and sportsmanship.

Not all football trophies are as celebrated as the Heisman; however, all players of football deserve some type of recognition, as this is one of the most demanding sports there are. In high school, players receive plaques and football trophies. The trophy is the symbol of all of the hard work of a completed season in this all-demanding sport, football.




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