CWSpalehoseCWS Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Link Interesting. Says it is from a player that played in multiple WS. Looking at the roster, this is the list I came up with of guys that appeared in more than one WS: Hernandez, Marte, Timo, Uribe, Contreras, and Dye I wonder why one of those guys would want to sell that thing. Could they really be that strapped for cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Could also be a coach. The initials "PD" are on the side of the ring underneath the 2005 record, could that be a the person's initials or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 It says in the auction that it's a staff member's ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 03:48 PM) It says in the auction that it's a staff member's ring. I see that now. He was in multiple WS as a player. I misread the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sad to me someone would sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian26 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Sad to me someone would sell it. Perhaps they're not alive anymore and the family is selling it. Not too hard to figure out. A lot of people in the organization got a ring. Edited January 12, 2013 by Brian26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 In Twitterverse, someone guessed Blum, and he answered "Hell NO". Gotta love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo Paz Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 One of the responses to the article claims that the ring belonged to (the late) Moose Skowren and that it's part of his estate sale. Makes sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 04:49 PM) In Twitterverse, someone guessed Blum, and he answered "Hell NO". Gotta love that. Haha awesome. Probably my favorite under 1/2 year member of the Sox ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (Carlo Paz @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 05:36 PM) One of the responses to the article claims that the ring belonged to (the late) Moose Skowren and that it's part of his estate sale. Makes sense to me. Yeah, it's gotta be his. All the descriptions fit him, he played in multiple WS with the Yankees. Reindsorf got rings for nearly everyone associated with the White Sox in 2005, which is awesome. I know a guy that worked in sales then that got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan420 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It's about 15k over priced for a staff ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (soxfan420 @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 07:52 PM) It's about 15k over priced for a staff ring Yeah it is. Some guy tried to sell a Miami Heat 2006 ring on an episode of Pawn Stars and all he got was 9k. I wish I could see what the offers were for this ring. On a side note, I've never been impressed with the design of this ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Couldn't PD mean player development? We also got rings in the South Atlantic League when the team we worked for (August) won the championship in 2005. Mine says PR on the side of the ring....that was my job at the time, Director of Stadium Operations and Public Relations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 08:06 PM) Couldn't PD mean player development? We also got rings in the South Atlantic League when the team we worked for (August) won the championship in 2005. Mine says PR on the side of the ring....that was my job at the time, Director of Stadium Operations and Public Relations. From the description, one would think it has to be Moose Skowron's. I wonder how much it would be worth if it was Dave Wilder's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 08:29 PM) From the description, one would think it has to be Moose Skowron's. I wonder how much it would be worth if it was Dave Wilder's. I would say Wilder would be more likely, knowing what we do of his financial situation, but he doesn't fit the criteria of being a former World Series winner with multiple rings like Skowron does. Maybe something like $4-5,000 if it's Dave Wilder's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 08:29 PM) From the description, one would think it has to be Moose Skowron's. I wonder how much it would be worth if it was Dave Wilder's. Does it really matter whose it is? A WS ring is a WS ring. I wouldn't care if it was a beer vendor's ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 08:36 PM) Does it really matter whose it is? A WS ring is a WS ring. I wouldn't care if it was a beer vendor's ring. It would to a collector. Would you rather have a beer vendors ring or Konerko's ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) "I was in eight World Series, and we won five," said the Chicago native who turns 75 on Dec. 18. Skowron took part in every Fall Classic from 1955 to 1963 except for 1959, when the White Sox were in it. "I have seven rings and a World Series watch." In a story that apparently has made its way around the White Sox organization a few times, Skowron mentioned he no longer owns the wristwatch. He sold it to a man in Connecticut for $9,000, when his wife wanted to purchase new windows for their home. "Not a bad deal," said Skowron. As for the World Series rings, the only one worn by Skowron is from the 1961 Yankees. That squad won the Series in five games, with players such as Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford comprising this single-season greatness. Maris hit his record-breaking 61 home runs that year, and Mantle added 54. Skowron produced a career-high 28 long balls, giving the trio an impressive total of 143. The secret to their success, according to Skowron, was a special liquid refreshment. "We drank a lot of beer," Skowron said with a laugh. "I've never played on a greater team." Scott Merkin/chisox.com PD could also stand for "promotions department," but I would still bet on "player development" over that... The only other possibility I can think of is Tim Raines, who played for the Yankees in 1996 and 1998, but he would be listed as a coach, not PD, one would guess. Edited January 13, 2013 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 They had a guy bring in a Braves title ring on PAWN STARS once, and unless it is owned by a player, they aren't worth as much as people thing. That guy asking $25,000 is off his rocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 13, 2013 -> 08:28 AM) They had a guy bring in a Braves title ring on PAWN STARS once, and unless it is owned by a player, they aren't worth as much as people thing. That guy asking $25,000 is off his rocker. If it is the same model the players received, it supposedly cost around $20k to make. It most likely is Moose Skowron's ring, so an extra 5k for the novelty and the name isn't that crazy. It is obviously up for negotiation, but someone with a lot of money might have to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 08:36 PM) Does it really matter whose it is? A WS ring is a WS ring. I wouldn't care if it was a beer vendor's ring. It is covered up on the ring, but their name is on it. It makes a huge difference in value. I think Babe Ruth's 1927 WS ring went for over $250k. A lesser player or coach with the same ring would fetch far less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 The ring looks fake. I would know as I have held one in my hand. That said, if it is indeed real, then 25K is not a bad price. they supposedly cost 40k a ring t make, but i doubt that, as Jerry had 400+ rings made as well as pendants for wives and girlfriends. i suspect for that big of an order, jostens gave them a nice discount.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I wish I had a spare $25k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 it's a player development guy. NOT moose's. i asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 14, 2013 -> 09:16 AM) I wish I had a spare $25k. I was thinking the same thing, although I'm not certain with $25k to blow if I would pick a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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