A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
This eye-catching Winnipeg Jets gold ring belonged to John Ferguson, the team's general manager as the WHA team transitioned from the rival league through its absorbtion into the NHL as part of the 1979 merger of the two leagues. The Jets' logo appears in raised gold on the circular face of the ring and is surrounded by 16 sparkling stones. This size 9 3/4 ring is stamped 10K inside the band that is relatively light due to the hollow back behind the face. Ferguson joined the Jets in 1978 and helped guide them to their second straight WHA title in the spring of 1979. The Jets joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season and Ferguson built a strong team around 1981 first overall draft pick Dale Hawerchuk. Unfortunately, the Jets kept running into Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs throughout the 1980s and were unable to fulfill Fergie's goal of bringing the Stanley Cup to Winnipeg. This great Jets gold ring comes along with a letter of authenticity from the Ferguson family.
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