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Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:03 am EDT

The Steelers get their subtle, understated Super Bowl rings

By MJD

I kid. There is nothing subtle or understated about the Steelers' new finger hardware. It is big, gaudy and garish, just like a Super Bowl ring should be. Mr. T. should look at a Super Bowl ring and say, "Geez, I don't know. That's just too much." Have a look at the newest ones:

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, here are some ring facts:

• Each ring weighs 3.7 ounces.
• Each ring contains 63 diamonds that equal 3.61 carats
• The face features six big diamonds, one for each Steelers Super Bowl win
• Seven smaller diamonds at the top represent the Steelers' seven conference championships
• Seven more at the bottom represent the Steelers 14 divisional titles

On one side, the player's name is displayed along with his number, the Steelers logo, and the NFL logo. On the other side is the Super Bowl XLIII logo, the score of the Super Bowl, and six Lombardi Trophies sitting inside Heinz Field (not to scale).

The rings are huge, too, even by modern standards. When Charlie Batch(notes) held up his ring next to his Super Bowl XL ring, the Post-Gazette reported that the older ring looked "half the size of the new one."

These things seem to get bigger and bigger every year, with each Super Bowl-winning owner trying to outdo the last. Sometime in the next 10 years, someone's going to sprain a finger putting on their new Super Bowl ring.

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  1. Bald Guy, No Hat
    1. Posted by Bald Guy, No Hat Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:07 am EDT

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    I'm a Steelers' fan, but those are butt-ugly. I'm pretty sure they will take them, though.
  2. WV Steeler Fan!
    2. Posted by WV Steeler Fan! Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:09 am EDT

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    Sixburgh! GO STEELERS! 1st!
  3. bennyg
    3. Posted by bennyg Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:33 am EDT

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    i don't care how ugly they are. let's keep collecting them until we get it right!!!
  4. Da Shizznit
    4. Posted by Da Shizznit Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:53 am EDT

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    Ugly? I wouldn't say that, at all.
  5. David
    5. Posted by David Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:07 am EDT

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    Fan also, but they are weird looking. I don't mind. It's kind of like saying, "Hmmm, that steak is too big!", I'll take it!!! Go Steelers!!!
    Btw, great article.
  6. cartledge
    6. Posted by cartledge Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:28 am EDT

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    If the Pens win, Pittsburgh will be "The city of champions! (and the Pirates)"
  7. steel74757879
    7. Posted by steel74757879 Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:30 am EDT

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    They did play the cheatriots and beat them 33-10..nuff said!
  8. daVE S
    8. Posted by daVE S Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:31 am EDT

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    somebody tell ron(nice touch with the Homer S) that we did play the patriots and we did spank their behind. Maybe if they would of won that game they would of made the playoffs.
  9. MarkT
    9. Posted by MarkT Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:34 am EDT

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    I wonder if James Harrison refused to accept his because if they had lost the Super Bowl, the Cardinals would be getting Super Bowl Rings?
  10. Steeler Dans
    10. Posted by Steeler Dans Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:41 am EDT

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    November 30, 2008: Pittsburgh 33, New England 10
  11. thrashers suk
    11. Posted by thrashers suk Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:41 am EDT

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    Thats because the Cheatriots didnt make it to the playoffs. Every SB the Patsies won is a sham.
  12. brian b
    12. Posted by brian b Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:43 am EDT

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    THose rings are pretty sweet.
  13. buis g
    13. Posted by buis g Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:54 am EDT

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    comment 10 = hilarious HAHA. and, I'm a steelers fan
  14. el diablo
    14. Posted by el diablo Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:01 am EDT

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    sure winning the superbowl is great and all but who really wants a superbowl ring that is to big to wear, what happen to the nice regular size superbowl rings c'mon people, o and also steelers suck!
    Go Packers!!!
  15. Leeanne L
    15. Posted by Leeanne L Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:02 am EDT

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    Why does the ring have 2008 on it, wasn't the Super Bowl played in 2009?
  16. Jerry
    16. Posted by Jerry Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:04 am EDT

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    A super Bowl Ring can never be too big or gaudy! For all you cry babies, “Suck it up and keep it shut” your just jealous Pittsburgh has the best football franchise in the history of the game. Their record in all categories speaks for itself……
  17. gosteelersgo
    17. Posted by gosteelersgo Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:05 am EDT

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    Pens in 7. Steelers get number 7.
  18. JAMES
    18. Posted by JAMES Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:21 am EDT

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    If you say they are ugly, then you can't be a STEELERS fan. How else are you gonna put SIX diamonds on a champs ring!!!
  19. Pat
    19. Posted by Pat Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:25 am EDT

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    I think they look awesome. How could anyone say they're ugly??
  20. Pat
    20. Posted by Pat Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:29 am EDT

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    Awesome rings!!
  21. whateverdude
    21. Posted by whateverdude Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:37 am EDT

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    LOL at #10 - too funny
  22. YGM
    22. Posted by YGM Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:38 am EDT

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    harrison shouldnt get them because if they would have lost, it would be arizonas hahal lol
  23. jake1957
    23. Posted by jake1957 Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:48 am EDT

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    now that you mention it, I think they would look good with a white fur coat and matching hat ! GO STEELERS !!
  24. keith
    24. Posted by keith Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:52 am EDT

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    I think the ring is excellent,
    the bigger the better

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