Super Bowl V championship ring inscribed to Upton Bell
Title
Super Bowl V championship ring inscribed to Upton Bell
Date
1971
Extent
1 ring
Description
Crafted by Jostens, the large gold ring showcases seven sapphires on the team’s horseshoe logo, which surrounds a single diamond. Flanking the design, “BALTIMORE COLTS” and “WORLD CHAMPION” appear in raised characters. On the left shank, “1970 SUPER BOWL V” raised-letter proclamations are accented by a relief likeness of the Vince Lombardi Trophy. On the opposite shank, a Colts helmet and “COLTS 16 COWBOYS 13” are accompanied by a scroll design on which “Bell Head Scout” appears in raised letters. Bell donated the ring in son Christopher Bell’s name.
Collection:
Upton Bell Collection (MS 1120)
Identifier
mums1120-i001