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Lot 111
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Lot Number: 111
Description: Highly Significant 1976 Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship ring (1976 World Series MVP). Striking design with the top face having a relief of the famed World Series trophy with a large .62 ct diamond set in the center. Text around the beveled edge reads "Cincinnati Reds '76 World Champions." The name "Bench" appears on one shank with "Big Red Machine" and the number "5" below. Opposite has a rendering of Riverfront Stadium with "Reds 4 Yankees 0" titling and the National League logo. Size (10.5) and marked "Balfour 10K" on the interior band. (30) grams. Light general wear as expected. The reigning World Champion 1976 Reds team picked up right where they had left off in 1975. The team finished the season with a record of 102-60 lapping the second place Dodgers by ten games. After completing a three game sweep of the Phillies the Big Red Machine rolled over the New York Yankees in a four game sweep to cement their place as one of the finest teams in MLB history. This particular ring was presented to the greatest catcher in the history of the game and Most Valuable Player of the 1976 World Series. The aforementioned significance cannot be overstated. In consideration of same we resoundingly place this ring (Along with it's sister 1975 ring in this auction) as one of the most significant World Championship rings ever offered to the collecting public, for any sport. Monumental offering. Includes letter of provenance from Johnny Bench: EX/MTEstimated Price Range: ($75,000-$150,000)
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