Dodgers Award First Back‑to‑Back World Series Rings
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- Dodgers presented World Series championship rings in a pregame ceremony on Friday night, marking the franchise’s first back‑to‑back titles.
- Shohei Ohtani removed his ring from a blue box that played highlights from last year’s postseason run ending in a Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, then put it on and raised a fist.
- Mookie Betts now owns four World Series rings—three with the Dodgers and one with Boston—and said he wants five, noting he didn’t fully take in his new ring after the 5‑4 win over the Diamondbacks.
- Freddie Freeman accepted his third ring amid chants of “Freddie! Freddie!”; he previously won his first title with Atlanta.
- Clayton Kershaw threw the ceremonial first pitch after Orel Hershiser was called back, and teammates then presented him his ring.
- Ring contains 86 diamonds, 14‑karat yellow gold spelling “World Champions,” 17 sapphires representing postseason wins, dirt from Game 7 home plate, and a “Back 2 Back” inscription.
Why it matters: The ceremony cements the Dodgers' unprecedented back‑to‑back titles, giving players tangible symbols of achievement and reinforcing fan pride. The elaborate ring design, featuring diamonds, sapphires and Game 7 dirt, highlights the franchise’s historic milestone, enhancing its brand value and player legacy.
