This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2014
The 1998 New York Yankees won more games, including the postseason, than any team in major league history. The Yankees finished 125-50 after an 11-2 romp through October that included a sweep of the Padres in the World Series. They won the A.L. East by 22 games and led the majors in runs and the A.L. in ERA. Fronting one of the most balanced lineups in history, Bernie Williams led the team in batting average (.339), Derek Jeter in runs (127) and Tino Martinez in homers (28). Ten players hit at least 10 homers, and six had at least 149 hits. Their remarkable season featured the franchise’s first regular-season perfect game (by David Wells) and the first since Don Larsen’s in the 1956 World Series. Wells (18-4) was one of five starters to win at least 12 games. David Cone’s 20-7 record led the staff. Astonishingly, from April 5-August 24, the Yankees didn’t lose more than two consecutive games.
This ring is identical to those presented to players, the "A" version, in this instance given to a former Yankee employee named “Forrest”. As the "A" version, the ring is 14K gold rather than 10K, with approximately 48 real diamonds utilized in the "NY" logo and the encircled area on the fact surrounding the blue backdrop. The Size 10.25 ring is 36 grams of gold, with 1998 World Champions encircling the face, the World Series Trophy in the middle of Yankee Stadium and "Tradition" on one side and 125-50, the Yankees logo and "Best Ever" on the other. Balfour and 14K are engraved on the inside of the band. The ring is essentially as-issued and in beautiful condition.
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