The 4 Most Unique Trophies in Sports History

"Keep your eyes on the prize!"

We train for it, fight for it, go through blood, sweat, and tears to obtain that prize.

Winning a trophy or prize is a moment that you will never forget. But some of the trophies that athletes win are a little odd. Read on to see 4 of the weirdest and most unique trophies you can win in the sports world.

1. Trophies With a Twist

Yes, trophies are a traditional prize to give to the winner. However, many have opted for a twist on the norm.

Some sports trophies are valued at more than 20 million dollars. But, the winner of the Sprint Cup Series at Kansas Speedway receives something even more classy - a "Spongebob Squarepants" trophy! Which one would you rather take home?

One of the toughest cycling courses is down cobblestone roads in France. To commemorate that tough challenge, winners of the Paris Roubaix prize receive a large rock. Totally rock and roll, right?

2. Funny Sports Ideas For Foodies

If trophies were a bit too traditional, how about a healthy piece of fruit instead? The Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey's first stage ends in Alanya. The city is famous for bananas. So, instead of a trophy the winners received, you guessed it, a butt load of bananas!

If you thought bananas were odd, see the funny trophy ideas for the Golf Italian Open. If a player perfectly executes "The Italian Job" he wins his body weight in cheese!

3. American College Trophies, Strange But True

American College football is jam-packed full of weird and funny sports trophies. Some have even been around for over 100 years.

The little brown jug is one of the most regularly exchanged trophies in college football, but what is it exactly? It's an earthenware jug with dates and game points painted upon it. Fighting for the little brown jug became a tradition in 1909.

Another strange college football trophy is between Illinois and Ohio State where the winners receive a wooden turtle. The well-loved pet used to be the real deal, but when he died in 1927 they opted for a wooden one instead.

But, it doesn't end there, the Paul Bunyan wooden prize that is passed between Michigan and Michigan State is another weird trophy. The seemingly irrelevant 4-foot wooden statue of the legendary lumberjack is complete with no shirt and an ax.

4. Just Downright Random

What does a NASCAR driver want most in the world? A grandfather clock apparently! Retired driver, Richard Petty has 16 grandfather clocks in his collection.

NASCAR continues to puzzle us with its prize for the Sylvania 300...a lobster. But they're not the only ones who opted for a live creature. Lindsey Vonn won an actual calf in a skiing competition.

When cricketers are fiercely competing to win the Ashes, as well as glory, they get to take home the Ashes Urn. Yes, a terracotta urn with the cremated remains of a cricket bail inside. How oddly sentimental...

Unique Trophies

Yes, some very unusual and unique trophies are being given out as prizes. Especially in American College football! Although they may come across as odd, most of them have an interesting and unusual history behind them.

From classy trophies to the dreaded booby prize, we have trophies for all. If you're looking for the perfect prize, check out our range.