RICHMOND, Va. — You may have driven past it dozens of times and never known it was there. For nearly half a century, a trophy shop on Grace Street has turned out treasured keepsakes of achievement and honor.
Bunke Trinite started as a salesman for Dixie Sporting Goods in the 1960s before deciding to branch out into his own business. He brought along his two sons — and some cheap labor.
“His vision was recognized in his brain. But the one thing he fell a little short on was the cash. So, the first seven years, maybe, was a struggle. A lot of no paychecks,” Chris Trinite said.
Lee Trinite said the craft itself has changed little since those early days…