Babe Ruth 100th Anniversary Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2014
The Baltimore Ravens were field goal favorites over the New York Giants coming into Super Bowl XXXV, but turned in one of the greatest defensive performances in Super Bowl history, winning 34-7. The Ravens "D" held the Giants to under 200 total yards, forced five turnovers, with one interception returned for a touchdown. The only points the Giants scored was on a kickoff return in the third quarter.
For this lopsided victory, the team was awarded very impressive rings, designed to honor that team. The crest features the Ravens mascot a top of a bed of diamonds, surrounded by a ring of diamonds, and “WORLD CHAMPIONS” in raised relief top and bottom. One shank has the name “BANKS” with the phrase “SET THE STANDARD”, the Ravens crest and number “12". The other shank has “RAVENS 34 GIANTS 7” with the Super Bowl XXXV logo and year "2000" above, plus the Lombardi trophy with a diamond shaped football. Each side contains the word "INVICTUS" engraved. Inside is engraved with the Jostens insignia and "14K" plus his name "Tony Banks" in script. This impressive 14K gold ring weighs a staggering 60 grams, is a size 11 and was presented to Banks. The Championship Ring is the primary reason why athletes of all team sports compete for the title, and players who receive a Super Bowl ring cherish them more than any other possession.
Although backup quarterback Tony Banks did not play in the game, he was instrumental in getting the Ravens to the “Big Game,” as he was the starting quarterback for the first half of that Championship season. This ring is accompanied by an actual Josten’s display box, but is not the original box issued. This is a replacement box given to Tony Banks by Josten’s when he misplaced the original. The 7-5/8” x 4-5/8” x 2-5/8” box has a glass window with the Ravens insignia and “2000 WORLD CHAMPIONS TONY BANKS” etched on top. Opportunities to acquire a player issued ring does not occur very often, this is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire an actual player Super Bowl ring. Comes with signed LOA from Tony Banks. Near Mint condition.