What used to be an April Fools joke has now turned into reality. The Philadelphia Eagles held a ceremony Thursday night to unveil their Super Bowl rings five months after beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52. The long awaited Super Bowl was victory was the franchise’s first.
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Below is a video with a comprehensive overview of the ring design and the meaning behind the aspects of the piece.
219 diamonds. 17 green sapphires. And 1 dog mask.
See what went into the making of the ring. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/B1dNacnkIa
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 15, 2018
And yes, the ring does even sport an “underdog” dog mask insignia on the inside.