Sponsors and Curators The Museum of Yo-Yo History is a labor of love, and we would not be able to stay up-to-date with exhibits without the support of our sponsors and curators. Big thanks go to One Drop Design and Duncan for supplying us with their latest models, YoYoExpert for their help and support, and to Cody Orr, TotalArtist and YoYoBrothers™ for allowing us to use their collections! If you're a manufacturer, or just a big collector and you want to help support the Museum drop me at line at chimera@yoyomuseum.com Jack Russell Drink Coca-Cola - Yo-Yo Champion Exhibit #4904 Type Award Condition Mint Date 1968 To 1972 Owner Rick Brough Compare A vintage Champion Coca-Cola yo-yo award pin with red-and-gold enamel design and the iconic "Drink Coca-Cola" logo. Distributed by Russell Yo-Yo. The simple safety-pin back suggests a late 1960s to mid-1970s manufacture, predating the use of clutch-back style pin hardware. Jack Russell's partnership with Coca-Cola was especially active across Australia and the Philippines during that period of time. The pin was awarded to players who achieved a certain skill level during an organized Coca-Cola yo-yo competition. Many Coca-Cola yo-yo awards were produced in Japan or the Philippines, often in partnership with yo-yo companies like Duncan or Russell Yo-Yos, who ran the contests for Coca-Cola in various countries. These events were run by professional yo-yo demonstrators who toured schools and public spaces, teaching tricks and awarding pins, patches, and certificates. Earning a "Champion", "Master", or "Expert" pin meant a player had to successfully perform a set list of tricks on stage. It's not clear which of the three pins was considered the highest competition level award. See also the Drink Coca-Cola - Yo-Yo Master award pin and the Drink Coca-Cola - Yo-Yo Champion award pin. Other Views Pin, front, large Pin, back, large 2005-2026 Software © David W. Hall Content by David W. Hall & Rick Brough