ACE HARDWARE

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, May, 2006 | by Don Steinberg

For some fans, the coolest thing about today's Indianapolis 500 is the race. For others, maybe it's Danica Patrick.

Then there's the trophy - the Borg-Warner - the coolest trophy in all of sports.

We couldn't let another Indy 500 pass without recognizing the awe-inspiring prize awarded to the winner. And - with other precious metal due to be awarded in coming weeks - we thought we'd seize the moment to honor the honors themselves, selecting the ten coolest trophies in sports.

10. Vince Lombardi Trophy

It's faceless, sterile and streamlined - just the squeaky-clean, futuristic image that the NFL wants to project. Coach Lombardi, if he were around, might call it prissy. But the sterling silver, regulation-size football, teed up and ready for kickoff -...