A ringing endorsement
Published on August 29, 2006 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
The Chicago Rush has selected Chicago-based Henry Kay Jewelers to produce its ArenaBowl XX championship rings, the team announced today.
Founded in 1919, Henry Kay is a family-owned jewelry retailer that has produced championship rings for the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Florida Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings, among others.
"We are proud to bring the ArenaBowl title to Chicago," said Rush president/general manager Mike Polisky. "And we wanted to make sure the championship rings were designed by a Chicago-based company. Henry Kay has a fantastic reputation for producing top-quality jewelry and we are excited to partner with them to develop the Rush championship ring, watches and pendants."
While the design of the ring is being kept confidential, a replica will be distributed free, courtesy of Pepsi, to the first 7,500 fans who attend a to be announced 2007 Rush home game.
Along with the championship rings it has produced, the Chicago White Sox commissioned Henry Kay to design their 2005 World Series watches.
Henry Kay also produced the MVP rings for Frank Thomas in 1993 and 1994, six commemorative rings for Michael Jordan, the 2004, 2005 and 2006 NBA all-star rings, and the rings for the 2004 United States Ryder Cup team.
The Rush defeated the Orlando Predators 69-61 in June to capture the ArenaBowl XX title. The win capped an amazing playoff run in which the underdog Rush won three consecutive road games on its way to the championship game.
Season tickets for the 2007 season, which begins in January, are on sale now. Thanks to Discover Card, Rush season ticket prices are remaining unchanged for the 2007 season. To reserve your tickets, or for more information about Rush season tickets, fans can call the Rush at (877) Rush-Tix (787-4849) or visit the team's Web site at www.chicagorush.com.
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