The NHL Stanley Cup at Carlton Fields - Sept. 24, 2004
Proudly escorted by Paul Davis and an official Cup handler, the Stanley Cup
arrives for display at Carlton Fields at Corporate Center Three.
The Cup emerges swiftly yet carefully on the 10th floor
Eager employees line up for miles to photograph the historic award.
Stanley is given the white glove treatment as he is untrunked
to the delight of the crowd's "ooohs" and "aaahs."
"You may touch, hug and kiss the Cup,
but do not lift it or sit on the table."
Read an interesting article about the Cup handlers, the official "Keepers of the Cup."
Stanley never gleamed so brightly until the Tampa Bay Lightning
brought him to Tampa and let him soak up Florida's golden rays.
After the 1947-48 season, the Cup was remodeled into the version we have today.
Click button to see the previous model
Stanley proudly reflects the admiration of his onlookers.
Here's something you don't see every day; a birdseye view of the cup.
Visit the St. Pete Times Forum, the Lightning's home ice