For New York Yankees’ fans, 18 years seemed like an eternity from when the ball club last hoisted the World Series trophy in 1978. The 1996 New York Yankees were a powerhouse, winning the American League East before breezing through the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles in the AL playoffs. The season culminated with a World Series victory over the Atlanta Braves in six games (after dropping the first two games at home). The offense the Yankees ran out was impressive to say the least. Five regulars batted over .300 (Mariano Duncan .340, Derek Jeter .314, Wade Boggs .311, Bernie Williams .305, Paul O’Neill .302). Starting pitcher Andy Pettitte won 21 games, John Wetteland saved 43 games, while Mariano Rivera posted a 2.09 ERA in a setup role.

Offered is a 1996 Yankees player ring made for Yankees legend and Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio. This exquisite ring is a Balfour 14K-gold, size 10 ½, approximately 43.2-gram example that features a bevy of authentic diamonds forming the famous interlocking “NY” on a dark blue background. “WORLD CHAMPIONS” surround the perimeter with “19” on the left and “96” on the right. "DIMAGGIO" appears above the Commissioner's Trophy with “COURAGE” and “HEART” banners on one shank, while the Yankee logo and Yankee Stadium facade with “TRADITION” occupy the other shank. “LGB 14K” is engraved in the inside of the ring. This ring is in NM condition and was an additional ring produced for, but not presented to DiMaggio prior to his passing. This ring is accompanied by a LOA from PSA/DNA.

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