A trophy can be named after an important person in that sport or activity (Vince Lombardi trophy in the NFL). They can also carry the name of a sponsor or important group of people like veterans.
Ranji trophy was named after Maharaja Ranjit Singh .
The original trophy was named after Jules Rimet, a French former President of FIFA. The current trophy is imaginatively called... The World Cup Trophy.
The trophy is named in honor of Vince Lombardi
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superbowl trophy named after vince lombardi
superbowl trophy named after vince lombardi
George Halas Trophy. The trophy is named after the long time player, owner, and head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Jules Rimet
It is associated with football (soccer if you're yanks). The Jules Rimet trophy was the original trophy awarded to the winners of the World Cup. Although originally being named Victory, the trophy was later named after the then president of FIFA, Jules Rimet. Hope that helps.
Red Auerbach
Jules Rimmet, some french geezer. The first world cup trophy was named after him, although Brazil now own that trophy.
There has never been anyone named Bruce Franklin win the Heisman Trophy.