October Legends and Americana Ending November 14th
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2015
Prior to their Cinderella season, the Rays were officially known as the Devil Rays and they had a devil of a time finding any success. Perennial cellar dwellers from 1998 to 2007, their only glimmer of hope came in '04 with a 4th-place finish and a 70-91 record. But '08 brought a reversal of fortunate as Manager Joe Maddon memorably led his rag-tag bunch to the World Series with dramatic ALDS and ALCS wins over the White Sox and Red Sox. This 10K-gold, size 9-1/2 ring bears the name of recipient "GOIST" and features a beautifully enameled Rays logo atop a diamond-studded infield. Engraved inside the band is Maddon's team mantra, "9=8," which meant that if 9 players worked hard together for 9 innings then they could be one of 8 teams to reach the playoffs. EX/MT condition. Accompanied by the original wooden presentation box (5-1/2" x 3-3/8" x 2-1/2") that is emblazoned "2008 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS" above a Rays plaque.