Kramer ring and Mastro auction

Ripken

Mastro Pulls Kramer Super Bowl I ring

Bosox1976

I'm sure the consigner loves this (espescially if he was on that flight).

duner

I'm really interested if he'll get the ring back....depending upon how many transactions that ring has seen, and the 2 decades it's been missing, I would think the only way he'll get it back is if the consignor gives it to him.

gaspipe26

Actually if he filed a report on the theft, he will get it back unless the consignor has a bill of sale from Kramer.

tkd7

For those that didn't see....

Kramer was reunited with his missing Super Bowl I ring at a ceremony on May 16, 2006, at Lambeau Field. The genuine ring was returned to him by Doug Allen, president and COO of Mastro Auctions. The event marked the end of a seemingly interminable search for the missing memento by the 70-year-old offensive lineman.

“I’m thrilled to have my ring back,” said Kramer, considered one of the Packers all-time greats and a Green Bay icon. “Mastro Auctions stepped up to the plate once I gave them the back story on my missing ring. Doug and his team did things the right way and should be commended for the way they handled this situation.”

Kramer’s ring, which was taken from him during a flight in 1981, surfaced during Mastro Auctions’ April sale. When Allen became aware of the situation, he immediately pulled the ring off the auction block - even though bidding had already reached $21,000 - and began the process of returning it to Kramer.

“There were a number of legal and business steps we had to go through with our consignor to make this work, but we agreed that Jerry deserved to get his ring back at no cost,” said Allen. “Our consignor is a reputable collector and sports fan who handled this situation admirably and we appreciate that.”

In addition to the return of the Super Bowl ring, Kramer and Allen announced that Kramer’s replica ring, which was made several years ago for $13,000, would be auctioned as a special, single-item Mastro Auctions event. This sale is designated to raise money for the under-funded NFL player’s pension fund. This trust assists many former players who did not enjoy the benefits of the large contracts awarded to today’s athletes and who often receive as little as $120 per month from the fund. Kramer has been an outspoken advocate for these players over the years.

“It’s such a pleasure to take what was once a negative situation and turn it into something positive for these athletes,” Kramer said. “Many of these players really need help and the fund created to assist them doesn’t offer enough support.”

Fans interested in the replica ring can click the links above to register for the auction. Bidding begins on May 22 through Mastro Auctions’ secure and user-friendly system and closes on May 26.

“This special auction is a great opportunity for sports fans to collect an excellent piece of sports memorabilia and help former NFL athletes who gave so much on the playing field,” Allen said. “The ring has a great story and we feel it will be a very attractive item for collectors.”