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Bayou Classic Trophy
Maker: Waterford Crystal and Gift from the Southern University System, Southern University and A&M College, University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University2014
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States
The Bayou Classic is an annual football game played between two of the most prestigious historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) football programs--Grambling State University and Southern University in Louisiana. This trophy is the most recognizable trophy in HBCU sports. It signifies the importance of HBCU football as well as HBCU sports and traditions within African American culture.
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Details
- Title: Bayou Classic Trophy
- Creator: Maker: Waterford Crystal, Gift from the Southern University System, Southern University and A&M College, University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University
- Date Created: 2014
- Physical Dimensions: H x W x D (trophy): 22 × 8 × 8 in. (55.9 × 20.3 × 20.3 cm) H x W x D (base): 3 3/4 × 10 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 26.7 × 26.7 cm) H x W x D (Trophy on base): 25 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (64.8 × 26.7 × 26.7 cm)
- Subject Keywords: Object ID: 2015_149_001, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Bayou Classic
- Medium: crystal (lead glass) , metal , wood and felt
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