This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/27/2002.
A two-time AL Most Valuable Player, Roger Maris was a member of three Championship teams. For 37 years, Maris was the holder of the single season homerun record, hitting 61 in 1961. This ring was produced in tribute to that historic season. The top of the ring has Maris's jersey number "9" formed from nine diamonds set against a blue background with the words "Roger Maris 61 in 61". On the right shank is a tribute to his hitting 61 in 1961, which features a likeness of Maris swinging the bat. The left shank is a tribute to the combined efforts of Maris and teammate Mickey Mantle during the 61 season. This shank features a fantastic relief of Yankee Stadium and underneath has "9 retired 7-21-84". the ring was made by Balfour and is 10K gold, size 10. It is numbered 2 out of an edition of 10 and is in overall excellent plus condition.