Object Record
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Title |
Lee Allen 1998 Sports Hall of Fame Plaque |
Object Name |
Plaque, Award |
Description |
Lee Allen 1998 Sports Hall of Fame Plaque. Plaque commemorating Lee Allen being inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame on June 3, 1998. Plaque includes image of Allen and a brief biography: "Lee Allen is a wrestler to the core. Growing up as a wrestler in Oregon, he eventually became a two-time member of the U.S. Olympic wrestling team. Moving to California in the early 1960's, he coached wrestling at both the College of San Mateo and Skyline College. In 1979, he was named the national AAU wrestling coach of the year. In 1980, he was chosen as head coach of the U.S. Greco-Roman Olympic team but America boycotted those Games. He has coached a number of National and Olympic wrestling champions." |
Date |
June 3, 1998 |
Catalog Number |
2009.030.002 |
Dimensions |
H-12 W-9 D-1 inches |
Collection |
3D - Personal Symbols |
Inscription Text |
"Handcrafted with pride by / Alpine Awards, Inc. / 6 locations / to better serve you! / Sunnyvale..." (medium-sized black and gold sticker, back top center) |
Provenance |
Plaque and induction was sponsored by the San Mateo County Times. |
Search Terms |
Sports Athletics Coach Skyline College College of San Mateo Allen, Lee |
Subjects |
Sports Awards Coaching (Athletics) Wrestling |
People |
Allen, Lee |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the San Mateo County Times |