Spike's Timeline

Founded by Myer "Spike" Shandleman

Mr. Shandelman built many relationships over the years in building the business with his involvement in the community. "Spike" was: the Banquet Manager of the past Latin Casino; Director of Player Personnel & General Manager of the Camden Bullets of the Eastern Basketball League; involved in the Roller Chair business and owner of The Trophy House on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. He also played a part in the Jewish Basketball League, precursor to the current N.B.A.

1963 - 1978: Eddie Allen, an outstanding athlete that Spike took off the baseball fields of South Philadelphia. Mr. Allen worked at Spike's from early 1960's thru 1978, taking over the running of the business for Mr. Shandelman in the late 1960's.

Purchased by Gold Medal Sporting Goods

Spikes's became a proud member of Award Associates of America, the largest industry buying group. This affords us the opportunity to purchase at the best possible price in order to pass those savings along to our customers.

Moved from 1033 Race St. to 13th & Race St.

Added Advertising Specialties & Imprinted sportswear to our list of product offerings.

Purchased by REP, Inc.

Moved to 514 N 2nd St. & opened a second location at One Penn Center.

Spike's Signs was created.

Developed our first online store.

Spike's has its own VIP Customer Show.

Spike's unveils a new logo.

July 14th - Spike the Mascot is Born.

Won the Award and Recognition "Association's Retailer of the Year"

Opened a 24,000 sq ft. Office, Manufacturing and Showroom facility in N.E. Philadelphia.

Awarded the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Manufacturer of the Year.

Opened the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame & Philadelphia's Historical Society Preview Gallery.

Purchased The Engraving and Awards Center located in Malvern, Pa.

Launched our new website to help customers more easily find the products they need.

"City of Champions" Mural dedication - March 31, 2015

Created Google Virtual Tour of our facility

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Updated the City of Champions Mural with "the Shot" commemorating Villanova U. NCAA Basketball Championship

Started The Great Game of Business and Open Book Management with our staff.

Awards & Personalization Association (APA) Retailer of the Year

Purchased Main Line Trophies. Opened up Main Line showroom at 835 Conestoga Road in Bryn Mawr, PA.

In conjunction with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program we added the New "Super Bowl Mural" to our building on Grant Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, commemorating the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Championship

Purchased City Engraving

Purchased Purchased Ampros Trophy Kings and Award Pros

In 1929 Myer "Spike" Shandelman started "Spike's" Trophies. 90 years later in 2019 we proudly celebrate our 90th Year in business!

Became a part-time Call Center in partnership with AnswerNet for Covid-19 test appointments for the State of New York Department of Health

Became manufacturer of PPE merchandise including: Personalized Masks, Hand Santitizer and Sneezeguards