This lot features a gold ring discovered at Madison Square Garden by the late NHL referee Dave Newell. As stated in the accompanying letter of provenance from the Newell family, the ring was found on the walkway to the ice before a matchup between the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues on March 20, 1989. This NHL contest immediately followed a professional wrestling event held at the Garden on March 18, 1989, which was headlined by Hulk Hogan. Upon discovering the item, Newell inquired with arena security, who noted that Hogan had reported a ring missing following his performance two nights prior, but told them that the lucky fan could keep their find. While a definitive photo match has not been established, Hogan is documented wearing similar jewelry styles throughout this high-profile era of his career. The ring serves as a physical intersection between two major sporting worlds at the world’s most famous arena, preserved for decades by one of hockey's respected officials. This lot includes the notarized letter of provenance signed by the family of Dave Newell, detailing the timeline of the 1989 discovery. Despite its large size for most, the ring was likely pinky-sized for Hogan. The ring is marked 14k Gold, weighs 22 grams, and was recently appraised with a retail replacement value of $12,435.

Size
1.5" Dia.

Condition
The condition of the ring is excellent and retains all seven set diamonds.