Card Description
This glass bottomed pewter beer stein was presented in August 1907 at The Cobourg Golf Club, Division and Elgin Streets in Cobourg. The date suggests the mug was presented as part of the annual championships.
Type Of Object
Vintage
1907
Team or Principal Name
Sport Type
Sport Level
Accession Number
2018.002.046
The Cobourg Galloping Ghosts are the most famous team in Cobourg sports history. Managed by Fred Dufton, the Ghosts won eight Ontario championships, five after World War II. They were Canadian Dominion champions in 1946, 1948 and 1950. They were the first team in Canada to wear aluminum cleats and the second to wear white uniforms.
