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In the hours before Super Bowl Sunday, the ring given to Johnny Unitas for the Baltimore Colts’ victory in Super Bowl V sold for $258,500. It was one of numerous items from the Hall of Fame quarterback’s career consigned by his family for the 17 th annual Super Bowl Auction held in Las Vegas Saturday. Unitas started the game against eh Legendary Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas was one of the NFL's biggest stars in the 1950s and ’60s, winning three NFL championships and the 1970 Super Bowl. His 1970 Super Bowl ring topped the 17th annual Super Bowl Live Auction. BALTIMORE - More than $540,000 of memorabilia from former Baltimore Colts' quarterback Johnny Unitas was sold at the Super Bowl auction this week. Unitas's 1970 Super Bowl V Championship ring sold In a significant auction event preceding Super Bowl Sunday, Johnny Unitas' ring from the Baltimore Colts' Super Bowl V victory achieved a remarkable sale price of $258,500. This auction was part of the 17th annual Super Bowl Auction held in Las Vegas, featuring several items from the Hall of Fame quarterback's storied career, all consigned by His Super Bowl V ring — “among the most desirable Championship rings ever offered at auction,” Hunt says — and his 1958 NFL championship ring fetched $258,500 and $152,750, respectively. Top sellers included: a Johnny Unitas 1970 Baltimore Colts Super Bowl V championship ring, which was sold for $258,500; a 1958 Baltimore Colts 14K gold championship ring, which sold for $152,750; professional model high-top cleats, which sold for $27,025; a 1979 Football Hall of Fame induction ring ($38,175); and the 1967 NFL Most Valuable Johnny Unitas’ 1958 NFL Championship ring. Unitas would continue with the Colts for the majority of his career ending with three NFL Championships, one Super Bowl championship, three NFL MVP awards, and a slew of NFL passing records including his vaunted mark of 47 consecutive games with a passing touchdown. Unitas’s 1970 Super Bowl V Championship ring sold for more than $258,000, while his 1958 14K gold championship ring sold for more than $150,000. Important Johnny Unitas 1970 Baltimore Colts Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas MVP Super Bowl 1970 Replica Ring at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Buy NFL 1970 BALTIMORE COLTS Super Bowl Ring Johnny Unitas Ring Team: BALTIMORE COLTS Year: 1970 Series: Super Bowl V Player Name: Johnny Unitas Material: Copper & Alloy Gemstone: Cubic Zirconia Ring Size: US 11 Curry said the last time he wore the rings was at the funeral of Johnny Unitas, the starting quarterback on the Colts' Super Bowl team. "Super Bowl rings have always been admired but the way John Constantine Unitas (/ j uː ˈ n aɪ t ə s /; [a] May 7, 1933 – September 11, 2002) was an American professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. With Johnny Unitas' name inscribed on the ring, it commemorates the teams outstanding contribution to the National Football League. This Super Bowl ring is a must-have for any football fan and collector. Of the more than 1,000 lots up for auction at this year’s Super Bowl LVIII Live Auction in Las Vegas, run by Hunt Auctions, are hundreds of collectible items that belonged to Baltimore Colts legend Johnny Unitas and his family. His Super Bowl V ring — “among the most desirable Championship rings ever offered at auction,” Hunt says This entry was posted in Ring of Champions and tagged 1970 Baltimore Colts, 1st Super Bowl played on artificial turf, Baltimore Colts, Bubba Smith, Carroll Rosenbloom, Don McCafferty, Don Shula, football, football history, Johnny Unitas, Mike Curtis, NFL, NFL History, sports, sports history, Super Bowl V, The Blunder Bowl, The First Champion of Lots 153-223 and 318-375 from Hunt Auctions' Super Bowl LVIII Live Auction originate from the personal collection of iconic Baltimore Colts quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Johnny Unitas. "The Golden Arm" remains one of the most enduring figures in the storied history of the NFL. Curry said the last time he wore the rings was at the funeral of Johnny Unitas, the starting quarterback on the Colts' Super Bowl team. "Super Bowl rings have always been admired but the way 1970 Baltimore Colts JOHNNY UNITAS Super Bowl Championship Ring Replica. Size 11. Our rings are handcrafted by our craftsmen with great skill. This piece of football memorabilia is exact replica of the 1958 Indianapolis Colts Championship Ring. Team: Baltimore Colts Year: 1958 Player: Johnny Unitas Material: Alloy (mix of metals such as gold, silver, copper, and stainless steel) Gemstone: Cubic zirconia Amazing attention to detail! This ring is one of the most accurate Unitas helped the Colts win the historic 1958 NFL Championship in an overtime contest often referred to as “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” A three-time NFL MVP, Unitas led the Colts to three NFL championships and the 1971 Super Bowl victory.
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