1955

"Next Year" finally arrived for the Dodgers in 1955. Time and again Brooklyn would top the National League standings only to be thwarted in the World Series at the hands of their cross-town rivals, the Yankees. They would secure the 1955 NL title with a commanding 13.5 game lead and after having fallen short five times before, they finally managed to bring home a World Series Championship after a tense seven game series. It was the only Championship that the Franchise won while residing in the borough of Brooklyn and just two years later their move out west was announced. For their efforts each player, and others closely associated with the team, were awarded a ring.
Face is done in blue faux stone with inset diamond at the center and "Brooklyn World Champions" text rings the beveled edge. One shank has a blue enameled Dodgers team logo set within a relief of the earth. "1955" Year is noted below and "First" is above (denoting their first Championship). Opposite has a crossed bats and baseball design with the facsimile signature of original recipient inset. While the identity of that person has not been confirmed it appears that the facsimile signature might end in "M.D." signifying a team Doctor (or possibly a doctor related to a Minor League affiliate). "Dieges & Clust 14 Karat" is stamped on the interior band and it weighs 35 grams. Size 9 with a touch of light wear: EX-EX/MT