 The trophy was created by Ed F. Cavaleri was described by the Atlanta Constitution as “a faithful Georgia Tech supporter though he did not attend the Jacket institution,” according to Georgia Tech’s website.Cavaleri purchased a cowbell at an Atlanta hardware store to use as a noise-maker while on his way to a game in 1924.The Commodores defeated Georgia Tech 3-0, however another fan in attendance suggested that Cavaleri award the bell to the winning team.