This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/6/2013.
The 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates team featured eight All-Stars but was widely predicted to lose the World Series to a powerful New York Yankees team. In one of the most memorable World Series in history, the Pirates were defeated by more than ten runs in three games, won three close games, then recovered from a 7-4 deficit late in Game Seven to eventually win on a walk-off home run by HOFer Bill Mazeroski, a second baseman better known for defensive wizardry. This size 12, 14k gold ring weighs 28 grams and was presented to Ray Hathaway, manager of the Class-A Savannah Pirates, after the Pittsburgh Pirates won the 1960 World Series. The top panel reads “PITTSBURGH WORLD CHAMPIONS” in relief surrounding the casted image of an aerial view of Forbes Field. The left panel features an engraved banner that reads “RAY HATHAWAY” above the casted image of the Pirates’ “P” logo and an additional banner that reads “SAV”. The right panel features an engraved banner that reads “PIRATES” above the casted image of a Pirate and an additonal banner that reads “1960”. The inside of the ring is stamped “JOSTEN 14K”. The ring is in NRMT condition and is accompanied by a LOA from Ray’s son, Bill Hathaway.