The CFL Alumni Association Legends Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2012
Incredible piece of early Canadian football history is William Alexander Moss’ 1923 Hamilton Tigers Interprovincial Rugby Football Union gold and diamond championship ring. The Tigers went 4-1-1 to finish first and claim the league title, one point ahead of the Toronto Argonauts. The Tigers disposed of the Hamilton Rowing Club 24-1 in the East semi-final on November 17 but lost to Queen’s University one week later. The 1923 Hamilton Tigers featured elements of the team that would win two of three Grey Cup appearances later in the decade. This extremely rare Canadian football championship ring features a real diamond set in the mouth of a tiger on the face with two small rubies set in the eyes. “W.A.M.” is engraved along with “I.P.R.U. Champions 23” inside the size 8 band along with “F.C.”, though not karat stamp remains. It was likely worn off as the face of the ring exhibits smoothing from obvious proud wear, which also includes surfaces scratches and a couple of light dings on the back of the thin band. A spectacular and highly-desirable piece of early Canadian football history. An LOA will be included.
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