As the dawn of a new NFL season approaches, the Eagles are basking in the glow of their historic Super Bowl LII victory. When you think about it, the Eagles routinely we’re a star-crossed franchise known for big game disappointment. All of this of course was before coming out to Dreams and Nightmares and dropping 41 points on the Patriots.
Here’s what Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie had to say on the Eagles ring ceremony and what went into making the ring.
“For the fans, I think they will react incredibly. It’s their ring, too. The wearers of the ring were the performers and the members of the organization. But you’re wearing it on behalf of Eagles fans everywhere in the world. It’s more of a trophy than a classic ring. It’s emblematic of something magical. It’s something to be really proud of.”
The Eagles marked their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history with impressive championship bling. Here are the features courtesy of the Eagles official website.
The 2017 Super Bowl Championship Ring is made of pure 10-karat white gold, adorned with a total of 219 diamonds and 17 rare green sapphires.
The Eagle head logo is displayed with 52 pavé-set diamonds, signifying a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52.
The Lombardi Trophy contains 16 diamonds, one for each of the team’s 16 victories in the 2017 season.
The 13 diamonds at the base of the trophy represent a franchise-record-tying 13 wins in the regular season.
At the top of the Lombardi Trophy, three diamonds represent the three postseason victories. A sizeable marquise-cut diamond at the top of the trophy represents the first Super Bowl Championship.
The bezel of the ring features a waterfall of 127 diamonds, paying tribute to the “Philly Special.” The 127 diamonds represent the sum of the jersey numbers of the three players who handled the football after the snap on the fourth-and-goal play at the 1-yard line. Running back Corey Clement, No. 30, took the direct snap, flipped the football to tight end Trey Burton, No. 88, who rolled right, and threw a touchdown pass to quarterback Nick Foles, No. 9, for the touchdown.
The ring also boasts four green sapphires to represent the franchise’s 4 NFL Championships – in 1948, 1949, 1960, and now Super Bowl LII.
To honor the great Eagles fans, the ring includes a silhouette of Lincoln Financial Field as well as the title of the fight song, “Fly, Eagles Fly,” spelled out on the outer band of the ring.
To recall the “Underdog” theme that galvanized the team, the City of Philadelphia, and Eagles fans in the playoffs, a dog mask is inscribed on the inside of the ring for the players and coaches.
The bottom of the inside arbor is inscribed with each player’s signature – the first-time championship rings have ever featured engraved signatures.
A spectacular championship ring, it also includes the team’s central mantra from the season, “We All We Got, We All We Need.” The word “family” sits below the Super Bowl LII logo and serves as a reminder of the team’s commitment and dedication to each other.
Flip the page for photos of the ring and video from their championship ceremony.