Description: Heavy cast bronze 1934 award plaque to John B. Kelly 1920 Antwerp Olympics gold medal winner for sculling (rowing) from the Penn Athletic Club (Pennsylvania). Kelly is often considered one of the best oarsmen in the history of the sport. He is also, incidentally, the father of the actress, Grace Kelly, also known as Princess Grace of Monaco. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, "John B. Kelly (born Oct. 4, 1889, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died June 20, 1960, Philadelphia) was an American oarsman who won 126 consecutive races in single sculls in 1919 and 1920, a record that included a gold medal at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp. Kelly also won the double sculls event (with his cousin Paul Costello) at the 1920 Games and at the 1924 Games in Paris." The award reads "Presented to John B. Kelly by the Penn Athletic Club for Distinguished Service 1934." It is mounted on a thick, wooden shield, 9 inches by 11 inches, and features the Penn Athletic Club logo. In excellent condition.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Aptos, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Sport: Olympics
Year: 1934
Original/Reproduction: Original
Vintage: Yes
