Porter Cup (trophy)
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The Porter Cup was a sterling silver loving cup trophy once awarded by the Porter Clothing Company to the best all-around athlete from a major southern university, including the University of Alabama, Birmingham-Southern College,[1] Tulane and Tennessee's three major universities: Vanderbilt, Sewanee and Tennessee.[2][3][4] The three in Tennessee were given by Alf Porter, and Alabama's was given by Henry Porter Loving.[5] Alabama's is thus also called the "Porter Loving Cup".
Quick Facts Awarded for, Location ...
Awarded for | "Best all-around athlete" at a major university. |
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Location | Southern United States |
Country | United States |
Presented by | Porter Clothing Company |
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