1982 Claxton Shield Series commemorative medal

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Overview

This is a circular, silver-coloured commemorative medal, embossed around the rim of the obverse side with the name of the New South Wales Baseball League and a laurel wreath. In the centre is a likeness of the New South Wales state badge, consisting of a shield bearing a cross with a star at each point and a central lion passant. On the reverse of the medal are the raised overlapping, partial images of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and a baseball. Below them are the year date and the name of the baseball championship series. At the top of the medal is the name of the stadium.

Historical information

The Claxton Shield is the premier baseball competition in Australia held between state-based teams, as well as the name of the trophy awarded to the champion team.

The 1982 Claxton Shield Series was held in Sydney, New South Wales, at Oriole Stadium between January 4-17. Competing teams were South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Northern Territory and Western Australia. Queensland won the championship; their first win 43 years after joining the competition in 1939.

A commemorative medal was presented to every player and coach from all competing teams at the 1982 competition. This medal was the one given to the Western Australian team's assistant coach Dale Hughes.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-100-2020.661

Item type

Medallions

Medals

Themes

People
Social History
Sport

Material

Metal

Width

4.8000 cm

Height or length

4.9000 cm

Depth

0.3000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

[Obverse]
'New South Wales Baseball League'

[Reverse]
'Oriole Stadium'
'1982'
'Claxton Shield'

Contextual Information

The medal was donated to the Baseball WA Museum & Archives by the family of Dale Hughes, a Western Australian Claxton Shield player from 1961-1971.

Keywords

1982 Claxton Shield Championship Series

Sydney, New South Wales

Year

Statement of significance

Of historic and social significance, this medal commemorates the participation of teams, including Western Australia, in a national baseball tournament. Its relative rarity, good provenance and excellent condition make it a significant addition to the Museum's collection.

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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