Inspiration Pin (1979) Prototype

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Inspiration Pin (1979) Prototype

Entry/Object ID

2022.4.00.A1

Description

1979 Prototype Pewter Inspiration pin featuring largemouth bass.

Use

Today, the Fish Ohio program recognizes anglers for noteworthy catches of Ohio’s fish. Since 1976, more than 400,000 anglers have been recognized for their catches. The Ohio Division of Wildlife took over the program's management in 1980

Context

This pin comes from Robert W Teater the Director of ODNR from 1976 to 1984. This pin was originally purchased by Dick Kotis and used to pitch his idea of an award to an angler for a qualifying catch to Governor Rhoads and his team.

Collection

Personal Collection of Dan Yoder

Location

Other

Online Exhibit Only