This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/27/2021.
The 1975 Kentucky Colonels with Hall of Famer Dan Issel were the final team to win an ABA Championship but not move on to the NBA later. Presented here is Issel’s Championship ring. The ring measures out to a size “11.5” and weighs 38 grams. The face of the ring features a beautiful natural diamond with blue synthetic sapphire behind. Around the face reads “KENTUCKY COLONELS WORLD CHAMPIONS” with the year “19” and “75” on the sides. Engraved on the left shank in relief reads “ISSEL 44” with a Colonels logo in between. On the right shank, all in relief, are consecutive banners that are engraved "Kentucky 110, Indiana 105," "Freedom Hall," "Season 59-26," "Playoffs 12-3" and Pressure 22-3." Properly stamped on the inside reads “JOSTENS 10K”. NM-MT condition overall. Accompanied by an Issel LOA.