<P> In modern years, the importance of World Series rings to players has increased . Alex Rodriguez said his 2009 World Series ring "means the world" to him, and that he would wear it daily . Sergio Romo of the 2010 World Series champion San Francisco Giants said of his ring: "In all reality, this is why we play right here ." Jon Jay said his 2011 World Series ring "...represents last year and all the hard work . Ever since I was a kid I dreamed of something like this ." Former player and current Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper said, "It's not a hug . It's not a handshake . It's not a pat on the back . It's a ring . It's the one thing every professional athlete wants: something they can hold onto, something they can show off ." Players' names and uniform numbers are often individually inscribed in their ring . Many players prefer to display their rings as trophies as opposed to wearing them . </P> <P> World Series rings are considered valuable sports memorabilia . In 2007, Casey Stengel's 1951 World Series ring sold for $180,000 . When Lenny Dykstra went through bankruptcy in 2009, his 1986 World Series ring sold for $56,762.50 through Heritage Auctions, three times as much as was expected . Others have sold their rings on eBay . Doug Baker of the 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers had a new ring made after his original was stolen, and when he recovered the original ring, he sold it for $12,322 . Cucho Rodriguez, a scout for the Red Sox, sold his 2004 World Series ring for over $53,000 and in 2011, Scott Williamson auctioned off his 2004 ring for $89,000 . However, the ring that once belonged to disgraced pitcher Brandon Puffer, when offered for sale on the August 15, 2013, episode of Pawn Stars could not be sold . The shop declined to make an offer, claiming Puffer's off - field problems destroyed the resale value of the ring . </P> <P> The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum contains an exhibit on World Series rings . The New York Yankees Museum, located in Yankee Stadium, has an exhibit with replicas of all Yankees' World Series rings, including the pocket watch given after the 1923 World Series . Yogi Berra won the most World Series rings with 15, combining his time as a player and as a coach . He often asked for a pendant to be made for his wife instead; he later had the other rings recast to display in the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center . </P>

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