On behalf of the entire chicago cubs organization, we are honored to present a 2016 world series championship ring to mr. Steve bartman will receive an official chicago cubs 2016 world series championship ring as a gift from the chicago and their owners, the ricketts family, wgn is reporting. These coins have been certified by ngc to be in ms69 condition. Cubs players, coaches, ownership, front office, management and alumni receive 2016 world series championship rings each ring designed by jostens, with input from players, front office and ownership, is elaborately decorated with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and designs honoring the teams historic world series championship chicago cubs players, coaches, ownership, executives and hall of. Cubs fans buying their own world series rings for as much. Chicago cubs give steve bartman a world series ring. Steve bartman doesnt deserve a world series ring, but he. So no, bartman doesnt deserve a world series ring because he didnt have any direct impact on the 2016 championship. Official chicago cubs collectibles, cubs collectible. Steve bartman gets cubs world series ring sports illustrated. The series was played between october 25 and november 2. The rings were given to players during a ceremony before their april 12 game. Get the best deals on chicago cubs world series mlb fan rings when you shop the largest online selection at. The 112th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion chicago cubs and the american league al champion cleveland indians, the first meeting of those franchises in postseason history.
Jostens doesnt release the value of their championship rings. Billy goat included on chicago cubs 2016 world series rings. This page established by cubs fans worldwide, is about the 2016 world series champion chicago cubs. The cubs 2016 world series championship rings will reportedly boast 108 diamonds one diamond for each year of the drought. These labels will no longer be added to holders after 2016, when the. Astros world series rings have 214 diamonds, 25 sapphires.
Topps chicago cubs 2016 topps baseball world series champions box set is a nice keepsake, but one that is perhaps better suited to the hardcore baseball card collector than to the casual fan seeking memorabilia from the cubs historic 2016 season. The 2016 world series was the 112th edition of major league baseballs championship series, a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion chicago cubs and the american league al champion cleveland indians, the first meeting of those. Take a look at the cubs world series rings nbc sports. Infamous chicago cubs fan steve bartman is receiving an official 2016 world series ring as a gift from the chicago cubs and the ricketts family, according to wgn in. Official cubs 2016 world series ring up for sale wgntv. Chicago at least one individual associated with the chicago cubs doesnt appear to be the sentimental type. The 1919 cincinnati reds ring was made specifically for team manager pat moran modern editions. The person is selling an official 2016 world series ring commemorating the cubs. Chicago cubs giving world series ring to steve bartman. Jostens designed and made the 2016 world series rings.
Win a 2016 world series ring 2016 world series ring raffle winning entry. But all of that ended on monday when bartman, 14 years after his fiasco, was awarded a world series ring by the cubs, a gesture made possible by the teams 2016 triumph that ended a. Chicago cub fan steve bartman received a 2016 world series championship ring, 14 years after interfering with a play that crushed fans hopes thats one expensive customer appreciation gift. Cubs charities is raffling off a chicago cubs 2016 world series ring, which commemorates the teams historic 2016 season. Chicago cubs third baseman kris bryant 17, right, hugs teammate anthony. The 2016 world series was the 112th edition of major league baseballs championship series, a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion chicago cubs. Chicago cubs got their blingy world series rings, which. On the inside of the ring is a custom triple arbor that features the local date and time the championship was won 116, 12. Two 1914 boston braves rings have been sold, including one for johnny evers and rabbit maranville, but it is not known if these were teamissued. Chicago cubs 2016 world series ring pulled from auction site. One 1 official winner as defined below under determination of official winners will receive one 1 authentic playerstyle chicago cubs 2016 world series championship ring personalized with the official winners name engraved on the side of the ring maximum 14 characters the prize. The chicago cubs gave a world series ring to their most. Cubs address world series ring agreements, hall of fame.
At online store you will find more than 75 models of mlb world series championship rings. After unveiling their world series banner, the houston astros revealed a close look and lots of details behind their beautiful championship rings the team is handing out 1,332 of these rings. The potential winner will be contacted by the chicago cubs. The cubs have also offered up a highend 2016 world series replica ring for those interested in something thats very limited. The spoils of victory from the cubs 2016 title have made as much news as the players themselves over the first two.
Only 108 were created and while it wont have the allure or longterm value of an actual cubs player ring, itll sure look nice with the 108 diamonds. The ring come with the inside engraving as the pictures shown by default, you dont need to pay extra for that. Chicago cubs cubs unveil 2016 world series rings facebook. A representative of ring manufacturer jostens told inc. The 2016 chicago cubs world series rings, which also featured 214 diamonds and.
The 2016 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2016 season. Since only one commissioners trophy is awarded to the team, a world series ring is an individual award that players and staff of each world series champion team get to keep for themselves to symbolize the victory. This isnt even the most weighty world series ring weve seen, though. Take a look at the cubs ridiculously amazing world series. Chicago a wgn news exclusive steve bartman has received an official chicago cubs 2016 world series championship ring as a special. The cubs, who won 103 games, are the third team in wild card era since 1995 to have baseballs best outright regularseason record and win the world series. Cubs gm jed hoyer on world series ring agreements and the teams. While players, coaches, staff and big wigs received their authentic 2016 world series rings during the cubs. The cubs 2016 world series championship rings will. The coins have been encapsulated with the world series champions chicago cubs label to honor the momentous win on november 2nd, 2016. They have several styles of replicas for sale that range from a few hundred dollars all. Chicago cubs world series mlb fan rings for sale ebay. Chicago the cubs received their 2016 world series rings in a pregame ceremony wednesday as commissioner rob manfred watched from home plate.
Chicago cubs 2016 world series replica championship ring. The marlins 2003 world series team had 228 diamonds, rubies, plus one rare teal diamond. If the owner of a historic piece of the chicago cubs 2016 victory doesnt get his hefty asking price, he may run home in this clip from pawned and confused. Cubs address world series ring agreements, hall of fame controversy. Chicago cubs keychain, cubs world series 2016 champions, cubs key chain, gift for chicago cubs fan, mlb baseball key ring, go cubs go ilove2stamp 5 out of 5 stars. In more recent years, rings from championship teams that predate the 1922 world series have emerged at auction. The cubs issued the following statement regarding the ring. The chicago cubs world series championship ring, designed and produced by jostens, is made from 14karat white gold. You can actually own a 2016 cubs championship ring.
Chicago cubs third baseman kris bryant 17, right, hugs teammate anthony rizzo 44 after receiving their. The cubs world series title rings given to employees wont be sold to the public, according to a new agreement. Steve bartman receives 2016 chicago cubs world series. Capture your piece of blues history and celebrate their firstever stanley cup victory. An authentic 2016 chicago cubs world series ring that was listed for sale on an online auction site has been removed at the request of the. Although i do not consider myself worthy of such an honor, i am deeply moved and sincerely grateful to receive an official chicago cubs 2016 world series championship ring. Here are the guys you probably didnt realize will get. Instead, the cubs gave up eight runs in that inning, lost the game, 83, and the nlcs in seven games. The chicago cubs 2016 world series rings arrived with the expected bling, plenty of team iconography and even a goat. Chicago cubs anthony rizzo fanatics authentic 2016 mlb world series champions autographed world series logo baseball with 2016 ws champs inscription reduced. That is the time and date of when the cubs beat the indians in game 7 of the world series. Those guys will get world series rings for the first cubs championship since 1908 and therefore one hell of a keepsake.