Presented is Willie Mays' 2002 San Francisco Giants National League Championship ring, awarded to the Hall of Famer and franchise icon in recognition of the Giants' National League pennant-winning season. Issued to Mays in his capacity as a revered legacy member of the organization, the ring represents a meaningful intersection of the club's modern success and the enduring legacy of the greatest player in Giants history.
Crafted in 14-karat gold, the ring's centerpiece displays the Giants' distinctive "G" logo accented by inset diamonds and surrounded by the inscription, "Giants National League Champions." Two brilliant-cut diamonds further enhance the design, contributing a combined weight of approximately .14 carats. One side panel is personalized with the name "Mays" and features a detailed relief rendering of Pacific Bell Park, while the opposite shank showcases a "2002 Champs" pennant above a series of seventeen smaller pennants commemorating the franchise's previous National League championship seasons.
The interior band is stamped "14K" and the ring exhibits only minimal evidence of handling, presenting in exceptional condition. It measures approximately size 10½.
Accompanying the ring is its original mahogany presentation box, complete with an engraved brass plaque reading, "2002 National League Champions Giants Willie Mays." Also included is the original white fiberboard outer box, bearing handwritten and printed notations identifying the ring as Mays' personal Giants championship presentation piece, including "WM-Ring Giant logo" and "SF Giants Size 10.5 Willie Mays."
Rings presented directly to Willie Mays occupy a unique place within the hobby, combining the appeal of championship memorabilia with provenance from one of the most celebrated figures in baseball history. Originating from the Willie Mays Collection and accompanied by its certificate of provenance, this handsome National League Championship ring represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a personal artifact from the player universally regarded as the greatest Giant of them all.