This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2015.
Johnny “Red” Kerr played for twelve seasons in the NBA, primarily for the Syracuse Nationals. Following his playing career, Kerr was hired as head coach for the Chicago Bulls and earned Coach of the Year honors for the 1966-67 season. In 1976, Kerr embarked on a thirty-three year career as a television color commentator for the Chicago Bulls. This size 13-13.5, 14k gold ring weighs 45 grams. It was presented to Johnny “Red” Kerr after the Chicago Bulls were crowned NBA Champions for the 1991-92 season, their second consecutive Championship in the first of two “three peats” for the Bulls dynasty of the 1990s. The top panel of the ring reads “BULLS”, emblazoned with 33 small round-cut diamonds atop a black synthetic stone. The perimeter is lined with 28 baguette-cut diamonds. The ring has a total diamond weight of approximately 1.5-carats. The left panel reads “KERR” in relief above the casted image of the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, “67-15”, the team’s record, and “TV”. The right panel reads “WORLD CHAMPIONS” in relief above the casted image of the official NBA logo, “91-92” and “BACK TO BACK”. The inside of the ring is stamped “14K©JOSTENS”. The ring is in MINT condition and comes with the original wooden presentation box. Accompanied by the original hand-written bill of sale from the Kerr family to our consignor as well as a Bulls-Jostens card.