The Sharks have been trying for more than a quarter-century to bring the Stanley Cup to San Jose.
But in a rare local appearance, the Cup was in the Rotunda at City Hall on Tuesday as part of the lead-in to the NHL’s All-Star Game festivities this weekend around downtown.
Visitors were was invited to get their photo taken with the Cup, which dates back more than 125 years and is considered by many to be the hardest championship trophy to win in all of sports.
The Cup was originally 7.28 inches tall and 11.42 inches in diameter.