the_dude Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) Anybody else see this? Was it one of the greatest gestures ever or was the kid kind of an idiot? Was the ring even real? Personally, I think the kids sure got a big heart but then again as you read into the article and then read some of the comments it kind of makes him out to be an idiot. Duh... forgot the link Edited April 9, 2011 by the_dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathmineral Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Got a link for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Was the ring even real? Was this story even real? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Boy-10-buys-then-returns-Refrigerator-Perry-?urn=nfl-wp819 A Pittsburgh-area 10-year-old took $8,500 out of his college savings account to buy William "The Refrigerator" Perry's Super Bowl XX ring. And then he gave it right back to its original owner. With the help of his mother and a hefty college fund, Cliff Forrest Jr. purchased the ring after seeing it at Mickey Mantle's Restaurant in New York. Cliff's father, Cliff Forrest Sr. (above, left), said he wouldn't have approved his son's spending, "but his mother is a little more soft-hearted," he said. Perry, a former Chicago Bears defensive lineman, had put his ring up for auction in 2007 for reasons unknown. Soon after buying the ring, the younger Cliff heard about Perry's battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can cause paralysis. Figuring the former football star would be happier with the ring, Cliff set out to return it. "He only played in one Super Bowl," Cliff told "SportsCenter" during an interview earlier this week. "I thought he would want it more than I did." Cliff was unsuccessful in his attempt to get in touch with Perry. It wasn't until his mother started working the phones and set up a meeting before an autograph session in Chicago that Cliff was able to complete his good deed. He took a flight to Chicago, met Perry and handed him the ring. In return, Cliff got two signed jerseys with the note "The Fridge, Thanks!" and five signed football cards. "He was very appreciative and he said, 'thank you,'" Cliff said. A sports collection website rains on the parade a little by pointing out that Perry's ring sold three years ago at auction for $27,000 and it's unlikely the price would have dropped so much since then. Even if Cliff's ring was a replica though, it doesn't change the kindness behind his action. And that my friends is how to post a news article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I wish the kid would bring me my Superbowl ring, it looks just like Perry's... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gebraset Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Boy-10-buys-then-returns-Refrigerator-Perry-?urn=nfl-wp819 And that my friends is how to post a news article. *Calls out* Ohhhhh Neeemmmmoooooooooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I saw it on ESPN. I still call shenanigans on the whole thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 *Calls out* Ohhhhh Neeemmmmoooooooooo! KB is a former member of the news staff - just FYI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathmineral Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I'm not sure what to think about that, seems to me that it's both a foolish thing to have done but also a good lesson in generosity and goodwill, which is something many people nowadays lack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengiant912 Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 There was a similar story a while back with Jerry Kramer's Super Bowl 1 ring. The former Packer left it in a airplane bathroom on a flight returning home. He could never find it, so he had a replica made. Until one day John Nitschke son of former Packer Ray Nitschke called Jerry up after seeing it up for auction. Needless to say they contacted the auction company and the ring was returned. Another interesting fact is that the Super Bowl 1 ring originally had a single emerald in it. When the ring was shown to Vince Lombardi he said "I like the design but whats with the green stone, my boys deserver diamonds!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Did the kid just waltz into his bank and request an $8,500 withdrawal? Or was he with his mom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gebraset Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 KB is a former member of the news staff - just FYI. I know, I remember him from back around when I started. I just wanted you to get that whip cracking again on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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