Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Spring 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/18/2019
The Edmonton Eskimos’ most outstanding rookie and special teams player in 2005, Tony Tomkins’ inaugural season with the green and yellow was especially memorable, with the wide receiver setting the CFL record for the longest punt return in a Grey Cup game. This return was instrumental in helping the Eskimos claim victory at the 93rd Grey Cup in Vancouver, defeating Montreal in a thrilling 38-35 overtime win in front of almost 60,000 at BC Place Stadium. We have the gorgeous ring that was presented to Tomkins for his status as a 2005 Grey Cup champion. Size 7 1/2 with an approx. weight of 65 grams, a raised Grey Cup with “Eskimos” is centered over the face, with a marquise-cut diamond-studded football placed above, and 12 princess-cut diamonds within the Cup to symbolize 12 previous championship teams. With this placed over a green oval stone with “Grey Cup” in raised letters over the left and “Champions” over the right, the lower deck is encompassed with a further 20 round-cut diamonds set in yellow gold, with an additional 34 diamonds rounding the outer tableau for each of the club’s pro-record consecutive playoff appearances – with the 54 total diamonds meant to symbolize each team member. The left shank feature’s the score along with a 2005 Grey Cup logo, with 3 inserted diamonds to represent the 3 playoff road wins, with the right containing “Tompkins” and “2005”, with a full colour Eskimos logo and Commonwealth Stadium in yellow gold. The interior band has been stamped with Edmonton’s “Dig Deep” mantra along with "Jostens 10K".
Stunning in appearance with just light to moderate wear visible including a few nicks along edges at each side, scratches to the exterior band, tableau and along the sides of each shank are also present. A few small nicks can also be seen at the base of the mounted Grey Cup.
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