otherwilds Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Russian President Putin Pockets Patriots Owner Bob Kraft's Diamond-Covered Super Bowl RingBOSTON Jun 29, 2005 ? Russian President Vladimir Putin walked off with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's diamond-encrusted 2005 Super Bowl ring, but was it a generous gift or a very expensive international misunderstanding? Following a meeting of American business executives and Putin at Konstantinovsky Palace near St. Petersburg on Saturday, Kraft showed the ring to Putin who tried it on, put it in his pocket and left, said Russian news reports. It isn't clear yet if Kraft, whose business interests also include paper and packaging companies and venture capital investments, intended that Putin keep the ring.Working Wounded Blog: Rewarding Freaks Economy's Growth Is Better Than Expected Latest Market Details Patriots spokesman Stacey James said Wednesday that Kraft was traveling and he hadn't talked to him in four or five days, despite e-mails and calls. "He's still overseas, I can't even tell you where. ? He's not due back until next week." "It's an incredible story. I just haven't been able to talk to Robert Kraft to confirm the story," James told The Associated Press. However, a Kremlin official who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of compromising his position said the ring was a present. "Such a present was made," the official said. He said Putin had given the ring to the Kremlin library where other foreign gifts are kept. James said the ring's worth was "substantially more" than $15,000, as the value had been reported. He refused to be specific, but noted that the ring has 124 diamonds. Kraft handed out Super Bowl rings to players and coaches at his home two weeks ago. The Patriots have won three of the last four Super Bowls.Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 and now begins World War Three. I always knew it would start over something ridiculous. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Who here thinks that Jeff Laurie is the man behind this? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwilds Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 maybe Putin will eBay it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I guess Taco got away with a Grey Cup ring...... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiodrama Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Commie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlim Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Chris-That's the best coupling of images I've seen on these boards, minus Roger clemente's sigs. Beautiful... it took a second to put it together but when I did...If you're blue and you don't know where to go to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Kraft is a pu**y if he just allows Putin to pocket the ring right in front of him and walk off with it.I would have went Bobby Boucher on his ass if he took off with my $15,000 ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkie Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Putin is creepy. I have never trusted him, ever. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."Dr. Kelso: My son is a big baseball fan. Not so much playing it, but more the designing and sewing of uniforms.Tyler: That's neat.Dr. Kelso: No, it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 that took me a looooonnnnggg time chris but now i get it! thats funny as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiodrama Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Kraft is a pu**y if he just allows Putin to pocket the ring right in front of him and walk off with it.I would have went Bobby Boucher on his ass if he took off with my $15,000 ring. And I always thought Jets fans harbored no ill will towards the Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sports Center just said that the ring was intended to be a gift from Kraft. But of all people, why make one for Vladimir Putin??? Kraft, you commie bastard!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheateater Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 What's with all these Commie references? Hmm...gives me an idea for a new tourism/immigration slogan.America: Still Afraid of the Great Red Threat even 15 years later Wagner Athletic Group11-2 Saskatoon Steeds (WAFL)-NFL-2014 Western Conference Champions / 8-5 Calgary Pronghorns (TNFF)-CFL-2014 Confederation Cup XI Champions14-6-2 Saskatoon Yellowheads (XHL)-NHL-1st, Gretzky Conference / 5-4-0 Saskatoon Czars (MLH)-AHL-T2nd, Calder Conference7-1-6 VfL Dortmund (Weltliga)-Bundesliga-3rd, League / 5-1-5 West End AFC (WFL)-EPL-T5th, League14-7 Saskatoon Sheiks (AA)-MLB-2014 Founder's Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 What's with all these Commie references? Hmm...gives me an idea for a new tourism/immigration slogan.America: Still Afraid of the Great Red Threat even 15 years later The difference is that the focus of that threat is China...... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Sports Center just said that the ring was intended to be a gift from Kraft. But of all people, why make one for Vladimir Putin??? Kraft, you commie bastard!! He didnt Puttin stole it be it by accident or by design, Kraft is saying it was a gift to save Puttin from embarassment. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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