This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2017
The 2012 Detroit Tigers turned in an outstanding season. Managed by Jim Leyland, the team finished first 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 the vaunted New York Yankees in four games to claim the team’s 12 A.L. pennant. Though they were then swept themselves in the 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 RBI, 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 Tigers Coach Carlos Araujo, 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 reads "ARAUJO" 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 62 grams. Original wood presentation box has clear Plexiglas on top etched with "CARLOS ARAUJO", "2012 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS", and the old style "D" Detroit Tigers logo. Ring and box are both in perfect condition.
Includes notarized LOA from Carlos Araujo.