September Internet Auction Closing September 22
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/22/2018
Offered is a salesman’s sample 1975 Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship ring made up for Pete Rose. Rose, along with several Hall of Famers including Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez and Sparky Anderson, was the catalyst of the Big Red Machine dynasty of the early-to-mid 1970’s. The Reds would win four National League pennants and back-to-back World Series title in 1975 and 1976. This offered ring is a large cz that is set within a red stone on the face, surrounded by text reading "1975 CINCINNATI REDS WORLD CHAMPIONS" in a uniquely designed double perimeter. The left shank contains the name “ROSE”, an image of Riverfront Stadium in miniature holding the text "THE BIG RED MACHINE," plus Rose’s number “14”. A miniature World Series trophy adorns the right shank with the text "REDS 4 RED SOX 3," the final tally of this classic World Series. This salesman’s sample ring is size 11 ¾ weighs approximately 23.6 grams. This ring is in good condition with age and wear marks and is a beautiful ring, from one of the greatest teams in baseball history – the Big Red Machine squad of 1975.