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This photo is the original Stanley Cup, as donated by Lord Stanley and physically awarded to the champion until 1970.

The Cup we know today is dubbed the "Presentation Cup." According to Wikipedia, it was created in 1963 when NHL President Clarence Campbell felt that the original Cup was becoming too thin and fragile. The Presentation Cup features the symbol of the Hockey Hall of Fame on the bottom of its base, which can be seen when winning players hoist the Cup above their heads. This is the Cup that's awarded to the championship team and used for promotional events such as the All-Star Game, Fan Fairs, NHL Awards and such.

Owner Peter Pocklington originally had his father Basil's name engraved on the Presentation Cup, but when it was discovered that he had no actual connection to the team, the name was crossed out with a series of X's. On the Replica Cup, Basil Pocklington's name does not appear at all.