Lot # 1345: 1972 Charles O. Finley Oakland Athletics Authentic World Series Championship Ring with TJK LOA

Step into the electrifying era of the “Swingin’ A’s” with this authentic 1972 Charles O. Finley Oakland Athletics World Series championship ring – a true relic from baseball’s golden age of flair and triumph. Under the flamboyant leadership of ringmaster Charlie O. Finley, the A’s were a spectacle unto themselves: complete with an elephant mascot, a mule, a mechanical rabbit, and even a young MC Hammer as a clubhouse attendant. Finley’s sharp eye for talent assembled a powerhouse roster boasting legendary players and some of the most iconic mustaches in sports history, fueling a dominant five-year streak of first-place finishes from 1971 to 1975. This dynasty peaked with three straight World Series titles.

Offered here is a World Series “Size 9” extra ring personally ordered by Finley for his first championship conquest. At its center gleams a large round cubic zirconia stone, set against a vibrant Kelly green backdrop with a minor chip at the twelve o’clock position. Encircling this focal point is the proud inscription “1972 World Champions.” The left shank features “Finley” etched below the classic A’s logo, while the right shank celebrates the series victory with “World Series A’s 4 – Reds 3,” followed by Finley’s engraved signature and the team’s motivational mantra “S+S=S” – symbolizing “sweat plus sacrifice equals success.”

Crafted in luxurious 14K gold by Jostens (as marked on the interior band), this vintage treasure tips the scales at approximately 31 grams. As of August 14, 2025, its intrinsic gold value is $1,944. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from TJK.

Letter of Authentication from prominent ring expert TJ Kaye (TJKCRA). A Jostens ring box is also included.