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Yes, the Stanley Cup was named after Fredrick Stanley (Lord Stanley of Preston). He bought the cup, and the (1,000 acre) Stanley Park in Canada, is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor General of Canada.
The Stanley Cup was named after Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, Governor General of Canada from 1888 - 1893, who donated it as a challenge Cup to be awarded annually to the best amateur hockey team in Canada.
Lord Stanley made the bowl at the top of the cup. Other people added more to the trophy.
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What is the prestigious trophy awarded by the NHL?
The Stanley Cup. It was named after the person who created it, Lord Stanley of Preston.
The stanley cup was named after whom?
Lord Laurence Stanley of Bollington
Who was mvp of 1941 Stanley cup?
The MVP of the 1941 Stanley Cup was a man named Bill Cowley.
Who is sir Stanley of the nhl Stanley cup?
The Stanley Cup is named after Frederick Arthur Lord Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, not "Sir Stanley". He was Governor General of Canada from 1888 to 1893. He is best known for donating the Stanley Cup as a challenge cup to be awarded annually to the best amateur hockey team in Canada.
When was the Stanley Cup originally commissioned?
The Stanley Cup was originally commissioned in 1892. It is named After lord Stanley of Preston, a previous Governor general of Canada. Canada's top ranked amateur ice hockey club was given this award under full Stanley family support.
Do the words Stanley cup appear on the Stanley cup?
no
When was Stanley Cup created?
Stanley's Cup was created on 2006-11-15.
How much is the Stanley cup worth?
Value of the Stanley CupThe Stanley Cup is priceless.
What are 3 nicknames for the Stanley cup?
Here's four: The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or Lord Stanley's Mug.
Did Jordan tootoo win the Stanley cup?
No, he did not win the Stanley Cup.
What is the big prize for the Canadian hockey league called?
the big prize in Canadian football, is called the Grey Cup.
How did the Stanley Cup get its name?
The Stanley Cup is named for Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley of Preston, 16th Earl of Derby. He was the Governor General of Canada (1888 - 1893), who bought the original bowl used as a trophy.
