The Stanley Cup was first awarded in the 1892–93 season and is the oldest trophy that can be won by professional athletes in North America.LOVED BY GENERATIONS. The Stanley brand has a rich 100+ year history. Born from inventor William Stanley Jr. who forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed, in 1913 he fused vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, inventing the all-steel vacuum bottle we know and love today.Retired bands, along with the original Stanley Cup bowl, are proudly displayed in Lord Stanley's Vault in the Esso Great Hall. Currently the Cup consists of a bowl, three tiered bands, a collar, and five barrel or uniform bands. The trophy stands at 35.25 inches and weighs 34.5 pounds.

How much does the Stanley Cup trophy cost : Though estimates vary, experts unanimously agree the Cup is the most valuable trophy in American sports, and one estimate suggests a value of over $23,000.

Is the Stanley Cup older than the GREY Cup

Creation and early years (1909–1921)

The Earl Grey donated the Grey Cup in 1909. While the Stanley Cup was created in 1893 as the Canadian amateur hockey championship, professional teams were openly competing for the trophy by 1907.

Who owns the Stanley Cup : After some research, he found out the Stanley Cup isn't owned by the NHL at all. It's held by a charitable trust, and Lord Stanley of Preston provided the trustees of the cup with five instructions. These include: The winners shall return the Cup in good order when required by the trustees.

The original cup was retired back in 1970 over concerns of how fragile it had become. An exact replica was cast and created to take its place. The third was created in 1993 for an exhibit in the hockey hall of fame, and has never left Ontario Canada.

The Stanley Cup makes its permanent home within the Esso Great Hall at the Hockey Hall of Fame. This cathedral to the icons of hockey is home to every major NHL trophy, portraits and biographical sketches of each Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Member, and is the highlight of any visit.

How many Stanley Cups exist

three Stanley Cups

There are actually three Stanley Cups: the original bowl of the "Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup", the authenticated "Presentation Cup", and the spelling-corrected "Permanent Cup" on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame whenever the Presentation Cup is not available.Over the summer, each player and staff member from the Stanley Cup-winning team gets to take The Cup home. It's their own business what they do with it.FIRST HOIST, FIRST PASS: When a championship team is crowned in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final, the winning team is congratulated by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who then invites the team captain to claim the trophy. The Stanley Cup then is passed around to every player and team member.

So what do teams keep when the Cup goes back to the Hall Each team gets a replica Stanley Cup, which is a little shorter than the real trophy, that they get to keep on display at their arena. Each player also receives a smaller replica.

What is the oldest cup in the world : the Carlisle Bells

The oldest sports trophies in the world are the Carlisle Bells, a horse racing trophy dating back to 1559 and 1599 and were first awarded by Elizabeth I.

What is the oldest sporting cup : Carlisle Bells

Carlisle Bells – 1599, England

The Carlisle Bell is a historic British flat horse race. Dating back to 1559, when the coveted bells were first awarded, this prize originated in Cumbria, England. The Carlisle Bells have earned their place in history as the oldest sporting trophy in the world.

Where is the real Stanley Cup kept

The Stanley Cup makes its permanent home within the Esso Great Hall at the Hockey Hall of Fame. This cathedral to the icons of hockey is home to every major NHL trophy, portraits and biographical sketches of each Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Member, and is the highlight of any visit.

There are three Stanley Cups in existence, each serving a unique purpose. The original cup, officially named the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, was first awarded in 1893. This cup was donated by Lord Stanley of Preston and was passed from champion to champion until 1970.There are actually three Stanley Cups: the original bowl of the "Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup", the authenticated "Presentation Cup", and the spelling-corrected "Permanent Cup" on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame whenever the Presentation Cup is not available.

Does the Real Stanley Cup travel : It is the most-travelled championship trophy in the world.