Vintage 1974 Award Plaque. Approx. 8 1/4" x 10 1/2". This is a wood plaque with two engraved gold metal plates. Plaque and plates have some scuffing and wear.
Artie Gore was an MLB National League Umpire from 1947-1956. Prior to that Artie Gore umpired in the CanAm Canadian-American League in 1937 & 1938, in the Eastern League from 1939 to 1942, and in the International League from 1942 to 1946.
Artie Gore umpired 1,464 major league games in his 10-year career. He umpired in two World Series and two All-Star Games. Gore played minor league baseball in 1928 and 1929 as a shortstop - Wikipedia.
Artie Gore had a card (#289) in the 1955 Bowman Baseball Card Set as "Arthur Gore" - umpire. Artie Gore died in 1986.
It's pretty heavy... 1pd, 7oz.