Over the past dozen years, a handful of player or coach rings from the 1948 Tribe have reached the auction block, with Lou Boudreau's example topping out at over $28,000. Offered here is an identical match to those player examples that was presented to an unidentified, anonymous recipient. It showcases the same intriguing early design style of "WORLD / CHAMPIONS / CLEVELAND / INDIANS / 1947" on a curtain-like setting capped with a large 40-point diamond. The Balfour 10K-gold, size 9 ring is NM and comes with both a 1994 purchase LOA and vintage metal-trim Balfour box (including the original informational insert). For Cleveland fans who recently quenched the thirst of their city's championship drought, the Indians' success this season is harboring hope that lightning will strike twice—that the Tribe can relive those glory days of Boudreau, Doby, Paige and Feller.

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