John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Trophy - Chicago, IL - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

This Chicago Tribune article (visit link) informs us:

"Bears NFL "John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Trophy"

Until the Lombardi Trophy, there was no such hardware for the NFL champs. So, in 1963, deciding in their infinite wisdom that the Bears (who beat the New York Giants 14-10 at frigid Wrigley Field to win it all) deserved some prize, Mayor Richard J. Daley and the Chicago City Council commissioned this trophy. They named in honor of President Kennedy, who had been assassinated the month before. The trophy is at the Chicago History Museum on long-term loan from the Bears."

Sport: Football Contest: NFL Adress of the Building: Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St Chicago, IL USA 60614 Year: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   06/24/2011 Metro2 visited it