Winter Auction 2016 Closing January 30th
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/31/2016
As Shannon Sharpe's back-up, tight end Byron Chamberlain understandably saw limited play for his first few seasons in Denver. But he stepped out of Sharpe's shadow in 1999 and 2000 with a total of 50-plus receptions and 3 TDs, then he really came into his own with the Vikings, earning 2001 Pro Bowl honors with 57 receptions, 666 yards and 3 TDs.
In our previous auction, we had the opportunity to present Chamberlain's 1998 Broncos championship ring, which sold for over $31,000. Now we're proud to offer its predecessor from 1997—which, according to our research, is the very first 1997 Broncos player ring ever to surface at auction. Manufactured by Diamond Cutters Intl., the diamond-encrusted beauty measures size 11, weighs 62.6 grams and rates NM. Accompanied by superstar teammate Terrell Davis' signed 2013 LOA, reading: "I, Terrell Davis, acquired this original 1997 Denver Broncos Super Bowl XXXII Championship Ring from my friend and back to back Super Bowl Champion teammate Byron Chamberlain." LOA from PSA/DNA.