This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/21/2006.
Managed by "The Miracle Worker" Gil Hodges, the Amazing 1969 New York Mets captured the heart of a city by beating the Orioles in the World Series, much the same as the Brooklyn Dodgers had 14 years earlier. This gold cast size 10-1/2 Championship ring is a reproduction and is similar to the one presented to Gil Hodges as the skipper of the 1969 team. On the top center is a round synthetic diamond mounted on a gold baseball diamond in relief, which itself sits upon a blue stone background. Around the ring face in gold letters is "New York Mets, World Champions 1969" in relief. On the left shank are three small engraved gold banners in relief that read "14, Hodges, Mgr," respectively. Beneath this is a gold Mets logo over two crossed bats in relief, with a baseball cap in relief underneath. On the right shank are three small engraved gold banners in relief that read "Eastern Division, National League, World Series," respectively. Beneath this is a gold rendition of Shea Stadium in relief above a gold engraved crown in relief which reads "Mets vs Orioles." The ring shows some overall wear and grades EX-MT. A rare treasure from one of the most popular teams of all time.