World series ring project gutenberg selfpublishing. The 1972 world series was the championship series of major league baseball s mlb 1972 season. A world series ring is an award given to major league baseball players who win the world. This 1973 topps oakland as team set has all of the standard cards, plus the playoff and world series cards of the 1972 season and contains five future halloffamers. A scarce 1969 spalding warren giles canadian onl mint in box baseballs 8 was sold at this auction. Famously, the oakland athletics got world series rings in 1973 with no diamonds, and it is the current low mark in the ring category as the players did not feel the rings were good representations of their efforts. If you see your name among the oakland technical high school graduates, someone is looking for you.
This 1973 topps oakland a s team set has all of the standard cards, plus the playoff and world series cards of the 1972 season and contains five future halloffamers. Authentic usa olympic athlete training center jacket, size xl. Reggie jackson puts his differences with oakland as behind. Dec 22, 2011 i have an old class ring from jostens marked 10k. Welcome to, click on a ring to view additional details of the ring and series 2018 red sox ring added, boston rings updated featured in the new york daily news, san francisco chronicle and story on yankee museum rings. Members of the 1973 world series champion oakland athletics were upset.
With 108 diamonds in the chicago cubs rings given out, it will be hard for other future champions to top. Jun 26, 20 1972, 1973, 1974 oakland athletics oakland as reggie jackson 1973 game used world series jersey photo. The earliest world series rings would be considered downright modest by today s standards. World series rings given out by the new york yankee. Ball displays some light toningsoiling with well defined stampings. Official roster for 1973 oakland as from baseball almanac. Oakland athletics world series ring, 1973 digital collection. All the glory and classic moments of the oakland a s world series championships from 1972 to 1989 are digitally preserved in this oneof a kind dvd. Lot detail catfish hunters 1972 oakland athletics world series. See more ideas about world series, championship rings and world series rings. Interestingly, in 1973 and 1974 finley intentionally ordered very. Odowds papers archives ou libraries oakland university. Description 1989 oakland athletics world series championship ring. A world series ring is an award given to major league baseball players who win the world series.
It was the first world series championship for the athletics. Hoard of 1982 miwaukee brewers world series press pins and charms 88. This trophy comes complete with its original shipping crate. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from oakland technical high schoolin oakland, california. Official roster for 1973 oakland a s from baseball almanac. World series ring collecting guide, buying replicas, history, gallery. The 1973 world series matched the defending champions oakland athletics against the new york mets with the as winning in seven games to repeat as world champions.
Jan 10, 2016 explore dumborgreats board baseball world series rings. Learn more about our warranty and protection plans. Some rings, like the 1972 and 1973 oakland athletics, did not feature diamonds at. College class rings custom graduation jewelry jostens.
Reggie jackson puts his differences with oakland as. That made the score 52, and thats how it ended as ken holtzman and rollie fingers combined on a sevenhitter. Championship rings for high school and college sports achievement are. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Finley was so cheap even his own personal 1972 world series ring contained a cz stone. The earliest world series rings would be considered downright modest by todays standards. The 1973 oakland athletics season involved the a s winning their third consecutive american league west title with a record of 94 wins and 68 losses.
Redefining college rings and jewelry by blending iconic shapes and stones into modern works of jewelry art for the personalization of your journey. World series ring collecting guide, buying replicas. Odowd was appointed the first president of the independent oakland university by its charter board of trustees, and served through 1979, when he was designated president emeritus. And oakland took a commanding lead in the series with a 52 triumph in game 4. Collection of 36 vintage world series press pins, charms, and key chains to include.
Capture your piece of blues history and celebrate their firstever stanley cup victory. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The as went on to defeat the baltimore orioles in the alcs for their second straight al championship, and won the world series in seven games over the new york mets to take their second consecutive world championship. The 1973 swingin a s cruised to their 2nd of 3 consecutive world championships, but made the season and the playoff very exciting in the process. Chicago cubs get world series rings, and they are incredible. Oakland athletics over new york mets 43 are you a stathead. Therefore, this ring represents the only significant world series ring issued during the teams 19721974 dynasty. That made the score 52, and that s how it ended as ken holtzman and rollie fingers combined on a sevenhitter. Class ring how to determine gold content and value. Cal hubbards world series collection 11 1930s50s baseball.
Mlb vintage world series films oakland as 1972, 1973, 1974. Accompanying the ring is a 1974 oakland as world series ring issued to finleys wife the two divorced in 1980. The victor s prize for a fall classic that is immortalized in baseball history as the earthquake series for the loma prieta earthquake that struck just prior to the start of the third game, necessitating a tenday delay in the contest. The 1973 world series matched the defending champions oakland athletics against the new york mets with the as winning in seven games to repeat as world champions the new york mets won the national league east division by 1 1. Championship rings for professional sports jostens nfl, nhl, nba. Vintage 1996 world series atlanta braves press pin original jostens ny yankees. The weighty, circular black base displays enamel world series press pin tops for the victorious as and runner up reds, a green plaque with the scores of the games, and a gold band which is inscribed with oakland as 1972 world champions plus the members of the entire ball club. Mlb vintage world series films oakland as 1972, 1973. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A gold oakland athletics 1973 world series champions ring featuring the name charles finley. It really means nothing to me, and ive never worn it a single time, so im looking to sell it for the gold content. Some rings, like the 1972 and 1973 oakland athletics, did not feature diamonds at all, much to the disappointment of the players. Reggie jackson with josh reddick in right field during the 1974 oakland arhletics world series reunion in oakland california on saturday may 31, 2014. Cronin official american league baseball has been signed by 28 incl.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, today s schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The victors prize for a fall classic that is immortalized in baseball history as the earthquake series for the loma prieta earthquake that struck just prior to the start of the third game, necessitating a. Louis cardinals then defeated the cincinnati reds, three games to two, in the national league championship. World series rings are uniquely commissioned by the. Reds pin, 1972 oakland as pin, 1973 ny mets pin charm, 1976 cin. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online. Members of the 1973 world series champion oakland athletics were upset when team owner charlie o. Great piece of world series memorabilia, the press pin has a pin and. Usa 1,015,348 california 28,828 alameda county 1,786 alameda county school records 1,030. The championship rings displayed here are not available for purchase by the general. New york giants awesome pin giants baseball, ny yankees, world series.
A series of industrial education shops had been added when the school district had decided that all oakland high school should be comprehensive rather than specialized by the education offered. Lot detail catfish hunters 1972 oakland athletics world. Since only one commissioners trophy is awarded to the team, a world series ring is an individual award that players and staff of each world series champion team get to keep for themselves to symbolize the victory. Jun 26, 20 1972, 1973, 1974 oakland athletics oakland a s reggie jackson 1973 game used world series jersey photo. Jackson, hunter, williams, fingers, tenace, campaneris, rudi, odom, and others. Dodgers pin, 1969 ny mets pin charmkeychain, 1969 balt.
The a s went on to defeat the baltimore orioles in the alcs for their second straight al championship, and won the world series in seven games over the new york mets to take their second consecutive world championship. Usa 1,015,348 california 28,828 california school records 11,561 alameda county school records 1,030. Picture me if i were an oakland athletic self childrens photo book baseball. Trailing 21 in the sixth, the a s scored four times, two of the runs coming on pinchhitter jim holt s single to right field. It s also available for football, basketball and hockey. The general format consisted of a single diamond on a small or mediumsized design. Prices for the world series press pin is based on recent closed auctions. Edna mae brewer teacher, counselor, ohs 19531959 vice principal, montera jr. This site is a historical compilation of world series championship rings, national league and. The ring has a circular face that features a green stone.
On this day in 1973 the as win the opening game of the world series against new york, 21. World series ring collecting guide, buying replicas, history. Three time gold glove recipient joe rudi didnt garner headlines like some of his as teammates, but he was instrumental in the success of those imposing world series teams. Oakland high school memorial pages, teachers, ohs oakland, california. The new york mets won the national league east division by 1 1. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. During the 1972 series, hunter was a key to the as stirring seven game series win over the cincinnati reds. Oakland technical high school alumni from oakland, ca. The as are held to just four hits, but ken holtzman win, rollie fingers and darold knowles save hold the mets to one run. The 1973 swingin as cruised to their 2nd of 3 consecutive world championships, but made the season and the playoff very exciting in the process. Since only one commissioner s trophy is awarded to the team, a world series ring is an individual award that players and staff of each world series champion team get to keep for themselves to symbolize the victory. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits.