Perhaps it was with baseball that trophies took on different meanings. Instead of the tradition winners only approach many baseball trophies are awarded simply by vote and consensus of excellence. Baseball trophies such as the CY Young award are an example. As for winning the World Series, baseball awards a pennant or flag to fly above the stadium. A unique aspect that baseball brings to trophy giving is the concept of individual achievement awards such as, most home runs, or best era. From little league to the major leagues baseball trophies are an essential part of the sport.
The play and concepts of football began in China over 3000 years ago. Once again individual achievement receives the sports highest honor, the Heisman Trophy is award to America’s best football athlete. As for team football trophies the highest level of football offers the Lombardi Trophy named after the sports most memorable leader and coach, Vince Lombardi. Generally most football trophies are awarded for winning a level of competition such as the high school or college level.