West Australian Sports Star of the Year Award 1978-1979 - Don Kyle (Baseball)

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Overview

The chromed metal figure of a man with upraised left arm is mounted on a brown, circular wooden base. Attached to the base is an engraved, silver-coloured metal plate displaying details of the award.

Historical information

The West Australian Sports Star of the Year Award is an annual award for sportspeople from the Australian state of Western Australia and/or playing for teams based in Western Australia.

Don Kyle first played U/17’s in 1972 and was a staple in the WA Claxton Shield Team between 1974-1984, winning four national championships along the way. In 1979 Don represented Australia in Korea and Japan.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-100-2020.354

Item type

Trophies and Awards

Themes

People
Social History
Sport

Material

Chrome Steel

Metal

Wood

Width

11 cm

Height or length

32 cm

Inscriptions and markings

West Australian
Sports Star of the Year Award
1978-1979
For Outstanding Performance
Awarded to
D. Kyle (Baseball)

Contextual Information

Don Kyle has had an impact on virtually every Western Australian player coming through the baseball ranks, in one way or another, since the 1970s. Don was not only an elite player, he is among the most significant and admired coaches and managers Western Australia has ever produced. His work and commitment to coaching cannot be overstated and his impact on W.A.'s local talent has been enormous. Don’s coaching resumé includes incredible work for the national team as well as for teams and individuals across Western Australia.
The award is on permanent loan to the Baseball WA Museum & Archives by Don Kyle.

Keywords

Western Australian Sports Star of the Year Award

Don Kyle

Baseball Trophy

Statement of significance

This1978-1979 award recognises Don Kyle's outstanding performance in the sport of baseball and his significant contribution representing Western Australia and Australia.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

Baseball WA

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