The Messy History Of Charlie Sheen’s ‘Winning’ Ring

As part of his relentless media odyssey this week, Charlie Sheen introduced himself to Twitter with a message that had a Chappelle-esque, “Kiss the rings, bitches” quality to it. It was an image of Sheen’s shimmering 1927 World Series ring that was once worn by another winner with an equally insatiable appetite for showgirls and booze: Babe Ruth. Industry experts estimate that the ring’s value would approach half a million dollars if it ever hit the auction market. In 1999, Sotheby’s sold what was believed to be Lou Gehrig’s 1927 ring for $96,000. The ring originated from the then-famous collection of super-collector (and Yankees limited partner) Barry Halper. That’s where the mystery of Sheen’s ring comes in.

Author: Pete Nash
Source: Deadspin
Published: Mar 5, 2011
Length: 6 minutes (1,718 words)