The Most Expensive Sports Trophies in the World & United States
Someone always hoists the hardware when victory is had and a title is won. But just how much money are they really holding up? Hmm, curious ...
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The Top Five Most Expensive Trophies in the World
- FIFA World Cup ($20 million)
- Wimbledon
- Olympic Medals
- Preakness ($4 million)
- Indy 500
The Four Major United States Pro Sports League Championship Trophies
The four trophies you see lifted annually in victory on American television are below. Major League Baseball's New York Yankees have won the most titles of the four major American sports.
NHL Stanley Cup = $23,000
The greatest of all sports trophies outside of the 1980 United States Gold Medal Hockey medallions is the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup.
Current Owner of the Trophy?
As of 6/14/21, the Tampa Bay Lightning are the holders of the Stanley Cup.
MLB Commissioner's Trophy = $19,000
The Winner of Major League Baseball's Best of Seven World Series takes home the Commissioner's Trophy.
Current Owner of the Trophy?
As of 6/14/21, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the holders of the Commissioner's Trophy.
NBA Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy = $13,500
The National Basketball Association's title trophy is the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. As far as players go, Boston's Bill Russell has won the most NBA trophies.
Current Owner of the Trophy?
As of 6/14/21, the Los Angeles Lakers are the holders of the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
NFL Vince Lombardi Trophy = $10,000
Winners of the Super Bowl take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy. But at a certain point, does it just become the TB12 trophy? We don't know. We really don't know.
Bacon Sports Beer Super Bowl Solo Cup = $1.29
Our trophy for our annual Super Bowl drinking game is a $1.29 Red Plastic Solo Cup with your name written in sharpie. It's pretty much more valuable than any other trophy on this list.
Current Owner of the Trophy?
As of 6/14/21, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the holders of the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
What is the most expensive sports trophy sold at auction?
Interesting question.
References & Sources
- https://www.cnbc.com/id/100416917
- https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-trophy-profile/c-155729034
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2017/02/13/the-most-iconic-trophies-in-sports-arent-worth-as-much-as-you-think-except-for-one/97853394/
- https://pagesix.com/2021/05/19/2-chainz-admires-4-million-preakness-trophy/