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Prior to the first World Series-championship ring, baseball players in the early 20th century often requested other items in place of rings, including cufflinks and tie bars. Prior to the 1922 World Series, players on the World Series-winning team were given keepsakes, such as a pin or pocketwatch fob. [26]
World Series rings are considered valuable sports memorabilia. In 2007, Casey Stengel's 1951 World Series ring sold for $180,000 (equivalent to $264,000 in 2023). [37] When Lenny Dykstra went through bankruptcy in 2009, his 1986 World Series ring sold for $56,762.50 through Heritage Auctions, three times as much as was expected. [38]
The Texas Rangers saw their World Series title rings on Friday and gave their thoughts on the first championship rings in team history.
In sports (especially in North America), a three-peat is winning three consecutive championships or tournaments. The term, a portmanteau of the words three and repeat, originated with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association, during their unsuccessful campaign for a third consecutive championship during the 1988–89 season, having won the previous two NBA finals.
The ring's main innovation is the addition of leather from a baseball used in one of their four World Series wins over the Arizona Diamondbacks on the inside of the ring topper, which can be ...
The Texas Rangers unveiled their 2023 World Series title rings on Saturday ahead of ... the 49 points of rubies represent the number of players who held an active spot on the team. The ring weighs ...
In Game 1 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers, he hit a two-run home run against Justin Verlander as the Cardinals won 7–2. [96] In Game 5, he made a sprawling, flip-from-his-back play to rob Plácido Polanco of a hit as the Cardinals clinched the series, giving Pujols his first career World Series ring. [97] Pujols preparing to hit
Three Royals receive World Series rings The Rangers came bearing gifts to Kauffman Stadium. Prior to Friday’s game, Royals pitchers Cole Ragans, Chris Stratton and Will Smith were presented with ...