In all the excitement of this enthralling and (for us Americans) inspiring World Cup, one thing that finds little mention is the astounding ugliness of the World Cup itself.
Just no good at all. But what about some of the other major sports? Here we have the Larry O’Brien Trophy, awarded each year to the NBA champion. It’s okay; a little slick perhaps.
Kobe, of course, is holding the Finals MVP Trophy. Let’s look next to the Lombardi Trophy, the NFL Super Bowl winner’s prize. It’s certainly a major improvement over the World Cup and LOBT, but there’s still a bit to be desired.
Now here’s one I like, and it gets big points for originality; the Commissioners Trophy, given to the winner of the World Series (MLB).
Ivan appears happy.
Okay, the best of the best, my favorite, and the best looking to boot; The NHL Stanley Cup. There’s just nothing better; the size of it, the way the players get to keep it over the offseason, the fact that there’s only one, it’s age and wear – it’s a classic.
