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Lot 746
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Lot Number: 746
Description: 1957 Whitey Ford New York Yankees American League Championship ring. Original ring presented to Whitey Ford by the New York Yankees in honor of their American League Championship in 1957. 14K gold ring has an inset diamond of approx. .35 carats surrounded by "American League Champions" raised lettering, which exhibits heavy surface wear. The Yankees logo is surrounded by laurel decor in relief on both side panels with "1957" in raised numerals. Both side panels remain very clean with pronounced Yankees logo and decor. "Edward Ford" is inscribed on the interior ring band along with "Balfour 14K". Ring measures 8 1/2 as ordered by Whitey Ford to be worn by his wife. The Yankees players were given the choice of several awards including a man's ring, woman's ring, or wristwatch. One of the few surviving vintage exemplars from the Whitey Ford collection. Includes letter of provenance from Whitey Ford: EX
Estimated Price: ($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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