Museum of Yo-Yo History


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Goody Filipino-Twirler 1939 Champion

Exhibit #5121

Type	Award
Size	130mm
Condition	Mint
Date	1939
Owner	Rick Brough
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Goody Filipino-Twirler Champion 1939 award patch. As an artifact, this patch captures a time when yo-yo contests were promoted not just as a toy pastime, but as a performative skill. Award emblems such as this one gave young competitors, likely new to yo-yoing (yo-yoing was first introduced in America in 1929), a visible badge of achievement that their parent could sew onto a piece of clothing. These vintage patches helped turn contests into a memorable event for many children across the country.

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Patch front, large

Patch back, large