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The 2012 Detroit Tigers turned in a remarkable season. Managed by Jim Leyland, the team finished in first place in the American League Central standings with a record of 88-74. After defeating the Oakland A’s in five games in their ALDS battle, they proceeded to sweep th4e vaunted New York Yankees in four games to claim the team’s 12 A.L. pennant. Though they were then swept themselves it he Fall Classic by the San Francisco Giants, the season will be remembered for many reasons, not the least of which was the individual performance turned in by slugger Miguel Cabrera. With a .330 average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs, Cabrera became the first player in 45 years to win the coveted Triple Crown, leading the American League in all three categories. The last player to accomplish this feat was Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. Not surprisingly, Cabrera went on to win the 2012 AL Most Valuable Player Award.
Presented here is the impressive 2012 Detroit Tigers 10K White Gold American League Championship ring presented to team scout Bruce Tanner, still in the original cherry wood presentation box. Large old style Detroit "D" in CZ atop a dark blue stone set upon on baseball diamond of more CZ stones. Surrounding is AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS" in raised lettering with another band of smaller CZ below. One side has "TANNER" and a pair of raised old style "D" and "Tiger head' logos. The other has "TIGERS", “2012” and raised images of the American League logo and American League Championship trophy. Inside stamped "JOSTENS 1OK". Ring size 12. Weight 64 grams. Original wood presentation box has clear Plexiglas on top etched with "BRUCE TANNER", "2012 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS", and the old style "D" Detroit Tigers logo. Ring and box are both in perfect condition.