Houston, TX, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In partnership with Jostens, the Houston Astros players and coaches received their 2022 Globe Series Championship rings on-field at Minute Maid Park in a unique pregame ceremony.
“The Astros have constructed a legacy in the MLB, and it has been amazing to witness their achievement,” stated Chris Poitras, Basic Manager and Senior Vice President of Jostens Skilled Sports Division. “Jostens is proud to when once more be celebrating this group with a a single-of-a-type ring that tells the story of their season. This ring is filled with specifics that bring the Astros championship journey to life and Jostens is honored to be the trusted companion of the 2022 Globe Series Champions.”
“The connection among the Astros and Jostens is longstanding as the 2022 championship ring represents the fourth ring in six years we have partnered collectively on, and the second Globe Series championship ring,” stated Anita Sehgal, Senior Vice President, Marketing and advertising and Communications with the Astros. “We are grateful for our partnership with Jostens in developing yet another amazing ring and we appear forward to sharing and celebrating it with our fans.”
Making their sixth consecutive look in the ALCS, 2022 also represented the fourth time in six years that the Astros played in the Globe Series. The Houston Astros when once more played with undeniable talent and dedication and claimed their second title of Globe Series Champions. Crafted in 14-karat white and yellow gold with meticulously hand-set gemstones, the 2022 Globe Series Ring celebrates the Astros triumph with artful storytelling specifics.
The ring top rated characteristics the iconic Astros “H” logo produced from custom-reduce orange sapphires and 11 baguette diamonds. These 11 diamonds honor the Astros wealthy championship history, combining the 5 AL West Division titles, 4 AL Pennants and two Globe Series victories for the duration of this current golden era period. The yellow gold border of the star is set with 71 round diamonds, symbolic of the 71 strikeouts by Astros pitchers in the Globe Series – a new MLB record. Surrounding the logo are an further 117 diamonds, representing the Astros 117 combined standard and postseason wins.
A ring of 42 round blue sapphires encircles the diamonds and logo, which hold excellent historical significance. In 1980 the Astros seasoned a heartbreaking loss in the NLCS to the Phillies and it took them 42 years to avenge that loss. In addition, it took manager, Dusty Baker Jr., 42 postseason games with the Astros to win his 1st Globe Series as a significant league manager. And ultimately, 2022 represented the 75th anniversary of baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut 1947. Robinson’s iconic quantity 42 is retired across baseball.
The words “WORLD CHAMPIONS” are produced from contrasting yellow gold and accent the top rated and bottom of the ring top rated. 22 emerald-reduce diamonds are set on the sides of the ring top rated, a nod to the amazing 22 runs scored in the Globe Series. The ring top rated is completed with 60 round diamonds spanning about the complete ring top rated. The 2022 season was the 60th year in Astros franchise history, these diamonds celebrate that amazing milestone.
The left side of the ring characteristics the player’s name above their jersey quantity. Every jersey quantity is produced in striking yellow gold and set with diamonds, which is a celebration of their contribution to the season. A meticulously detailed image of Minute Maid Park can be observed in the background of the left side. Two orange sapphires set to the left of the jersey quantity, honors the two no-hitters thrown by the Astros in 2022, like their historic Globe Series no-hitter thrown against the Phillies in Game four of the Fall Classic. Of note, the Astros also set a record on June 15, 2022, by delivering two immaculate innings inside a single game.
The suitable side of the ring proudly displays the championship year-date, 2022, produced in yellow gold and set with 29 diamonds. The Commissioner’s Trophy is produced from yellow gold and accented with a singular diamond in the top rated representing their 1st Globe Series to have been won on their house field inside the city of Houston. An further six diamonds are set in the Trophy’s base, a nod to the Astros six straight ALCS appearances. Two sapphire stars, a single orange and a single blue, anchor either side of the Trophy and represent the two Globe Series wins in Astros history.
Continuing the storytelling, the interior of the ring characteristics the Astros wordmark logo above the logos and series scores from their postseason run. Every player’s signature offers a touch of personalization and can be identified on the inside palm of their ring.
The Houston Astros 2022 Globe Series Ring characteristics an amazing quantity of stones set not only in the ring top rated, but along the sides as effectively. An further 298 round diamonds cascade from the ring top rated, down the sides to the palm exactly where the words LEVELED UP are featured.
There is no doubt that the Astros LEVELED UP in 2022.
The Houston Astros 2022 Globe Series Ring boasts an impressive stone count. The ring characteristics 591 round diamonds, 11 baguette-reduce diamonds, 22 emerald-reduce diamonds, 9 custom-reduce orange sapphires, two round orange sapphires, 1 star-shaped orange sapphire, 42 round blue sapphires and 1 star-shaped blue sapphire. In total the 2022 Globe Series Ring has an astounding total carat weight of around 15.30 carats.
THE FAN COLLECTION:
To share the excitement of the Astros Globe Series victory, Jostens is proud to present Astros fans with the official Globe Series Championship jewelry collection. Astros fans can capture their piece of history and celebrate the achievement of the franchise with a wide choice of products. All pieces in the collection take inspiration from the official Championship Ring awarded to the Astros and are readily available now for a restricted time. Order on the net at: www.jostens.com/astros
The Astros are excited to share the excitement of the Globe Series even additional for these fans who want to buy an exclusive piece of history. The Restricted-Edition Ring is the most comparable in style to the rings awarded to the organization, nonetheless, there are some distinct variations that differentiate this piece and make it exceptional. Only 200 of these rings will be created readily available to the public for buy.
In addition to crafting the Houston Astros 2017 Globe Series Championship Ring, the 2019 American League Championship Ring and the 2021 American League Championship Ring.
ABOUT JOSTENS:
Jostens is a trusted companion in the academic and achievement channel, giving goods, applications and solutions that aid its shoppers celebrate moments that matter. The company’s goods contain yearbooks, publications, jewelry, and customer goods that serve the K-12 educational, college and skilled sports segments. Founded in 1897 and primarily based in Minneapolis, Minn. A lot more data can be identified on the net at www.jostens.com.
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