A day after news broke of former Ravens running back Jamal Lewis’ Super Bowl XLVII ring being auctioned off for $50,820, the organization publicly offered their support to the franchise’s all-time leading rusher.
In a statement released Monday afternoon, the Ravens revealed the 35-year-old Ring of Honor member reached out to the organization regarding the matter. However, it is unclear whether Lewis talked to them before or after the ring was sold.
“Jamal Lewis informed us that he was forced to sell the Super Bowl XLVII ring due to financial difficulties,” the statement read. “We understand and respect his decision.”
Lewis was one of five Ring of Honor members to receive Super Bowl XLVII rings as a gift from owner Steve Bisciotti. The 2000 first-round pick filed for bankruptcy in 2012, less than three years after his NFL career came to an end.
Ravens "respect" Jamal Lewis' decision to sell Super Bowl ring
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Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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