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Which came first: the Stanley Cup or Wimbledon?

Wimbledon came first, in 1877 (first held). The Stanley Cup followed 16 years later, in 1893 (first awarded).

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  1. Second1893

    The Stanley Cup

    award · first awarded

    The Stanley Cup was first awarded in 1893, making it North America's oldest pro sports trophy.

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  2. First1877

    Wimbledon

    event · first held

    The first Wimbledon, in 1877, had 22 players, all men.

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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.