This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2014
In Super Bowl XXII, the Washington Redskins, coached by Joe Gibbs, defeated the Denver Broncos, 42-10, and quarterback Doug Williams was named the game’s MVP. This lot includes the Super Bowl XXII championship ring of Mark Rypien, who went on to become the MVP of Super Bowl XXVI and was the backup QB behind the legendary Doug Williams during this season. The Redskins contracted Tiffany & Company to produce their Super Bowl XXII rings. The face of the 10k gold Redskins' ring is centered with a diamond football, encircled by small rubies and flanked by two diamond Super Bowl trophies symbolizing Washington's two Super Bowl victories in the 1980s under head coach Joe Gibbs. It is the first Super Bowl ring made entirely out of precious gemstones, to the exclusion of synthetic ones. The ring's two shanks are carved in bas-relief, similar to a coin. One side of the ring features Rypien’s last name, uniform number (11) and the Redskins' helmet. The opposite side displays the official Super Bowl XXII logo under the banner, "Hail to the Redskins," and the final score of the game: 42-10. Three famous Washington, D.C. structures – the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, and the Lincoln Memorial – also appear with the logo. The size 11 ring weighs 50 grams. Rosewood presentation box included.
Includes Letter of Authenticity from Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien.