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Dodgers Celebrate Back-to-Back Titles with Stunning Championship Rings

3/28/2026

Summary

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The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled their 2025 championship rings at Dodger Stadium to celebrate back-to-back World Series titles.
The rings feature 86 diamonds, 14-karat gold, and read "WORLD CHAMPIONS."
Each ring includes 17 sapphires representing 17 postseason games and holds dirt from Game 7 in a glass window.
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) and Mookie Betts (Dodgers) showcased their rings, while Clayton Kershaw, a Dodgers pitcher, retired, threw the first pitch.

History

Historical Context

The 1988 World Series saw the underdog Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in five games, securing their sixth championship title. Kirk Gibson's iconic pinch-hit home run in Game 1, despite his injuries, became a defining moment in baseball history. Orel Hershiser's stellar pitching throughout the series further solidified the Dodgers' legacy, marking their first championship since 1981.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled their 2025 championship rings at Dodger Stadium to celebrate back-to-back World Series titles.
The rings feature 86 diamonds, 14-karat gold, and read "WORLD CHAMPIONS."
Each ring includes 17 sapphires representing 17 postseason games and holds dirt from Game 7 in a glass window.
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) and Mookie Betts (Dodgers) showcased their rings, while Clayton Kershaw, a Dodgers pitcher, retired, threw the first pitch.

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