The 1977 New York Yankees, guided by fiery manager Billy Martin, added another chapter to the franchise’s legacy. They finished the regular season with a record of 100-62, a season that culminated in a World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games, the 21st title in team history. The Yanks were absolutely overflowing with talent, with sluggers Reggie Jackson (32 home runs and 110 RBIs) and Craig Nettles (37 homers, 107 RBIs) providing the big blasts. Thurman Munson (who also knocked in 100 runs, while batting .308), Mickey Rivers (.326 batting average to go along with 22 steals) and Lou Piniella (who hit .330) all contributed to the team’s deadly lineup. On the mound, six different Yankees pitchers won at least 10 games, including ace Ron Guidry (16-7 record with a 2.82 ERA).

     Included on that pitching staff, was 23-year-old rookie Ken Clay, who posted a 2.45 ERA in two World Series appearances in 1977. Presented here is Clay’s World Series Championship ring, which features the famed NY logo and is comprised of 19 beautiful round diamonds. Surrounding the face of the ring read the words “YANKEES WORLD CHAMPIONS” in relief work. On the left side of the band is the year 1977 atop the words “PRIDE” and “TRADITION” in banners, flying above the World Series trophy. The right shank features Clay’s name above a wonderful rendering of the Yankees logo in relief, with the words “21st World Championship” below. The inside of the band is marked BALFOUR (the manufacturer of the ring) along with 14K (the weight of the gold). The size of the ring is approximately 9 ½ with the approximate weight being 28.6 grams.

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