The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/29/putin.ring.ap/index.html BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- Was it a big misunderstanding, or simply a generous gift when Russian President Vladimir Putin made off with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring? Following a meeting of American business executives and Putin at Konstantinovsky Palace near St. Petersburg last Saturday, according to Russian news reports, Kraft showed his 4.94-carat, diamond-encrusted 2005 Super Bowl ring to the Russian president, who tried it on, then put it in his pocket and left. It was not immediately clear whether Kraft, whose business interests also include paper and packaging companies and venture capital investments, intended for Putin to keep the ring. Stacey James, a spokesman for the football team owner, said he was still traveling in Europe and unavailable for comment. "I've seen the story, and I've gotten other calls," James said Tuesday. "I wish I could confirm it, but I just don't have any way to." Yevgeniy Khorishko, a spokesman at the Russian embassy in Washington, said he had no information about the matter. A Kremlin spokesman on Wednesday refused to comment. Tokens given to the Russian president normally are kept in the state treasury, but in this case the Super Bowl ring has been deposited in the Kremlin library, according to a report in Kommersant, a leading Russian business newspaper. Kraft handed out Super Bowl rings to players and coaches during a gathering at his home two weeks ago. The team wouldn't say how much each ring is worth, other than it costs more than $15,000. The Patriots have won three of the last four Super Bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/29/putin.ring.ap/index.html BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- Was it a big misunderstanding, or simply a generous gift when Russian President Vladimir Putin made off with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring? Following a meeting of American business executives and Putin at Konstantinovsky Palace near St. Petersburg last Saturday, according to Russian news reports, Kraft showed his 4.94-carat, diamond-encrusted 2005 Super Bowl ring to the Russian president, who tried it on, then put it in his pocket and left. It was not immediately clear whether Kraft, whose business interests also include paper and packaging companies and venture capital investments, intended for Putin to keep the ring. Stacey James, a spokesman for the football team owner, said he was still traveling in Europe and unavailable for comment. "I've seen the story, and I've gotten other calls," James said Tuesday. "I wish I could confirm it, but I just don't have any way to." Yevgeniy Khorishko, a spokesman at the Russian embassy in Washington, said he had no information about the matter. A Kremlin spokesman on Wednesday refused to comment. Tokens given to the Russian president normally are kept in the state treasury, but in this case the Super Bowl ring has been deposited in the Kremlin library, according to a report in Kommersant, a leading Russian business newspaper. Kraft handed out Super Bowl rings to players and coaches during a gathering at his home two weeks ago. The team wouldn't say how much each ring is worth, other than it costs more than $15,000. The Patriots have won three of the last four Super Bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Nice to see the mods read the board before posting. Go have another friggn' donut. :wink: http://www.jetnation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5067 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Nice to see the mods read the board before posting. Go have another friggn' donut. :wink: http://www.jetnation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5067 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Nice to see the mods read the board before posting. Go have another friggn' donut. :wink: http://www.jetnation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5067 Another vague thread with no explanation of the link from a Pats fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Nice to see the mods read the board before posting. Go have another friggn' donut. :wink: http://www.jetnation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5067 Another vague thread with no explanation of the link from a Pats fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Nice to see the mods read the board before posting. Go have another friggn' donut. :wink: http://www.jetnation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5067 Tx: DO NOT BLAST THE MODS. That is our job. Is that clear? I didn't read the whole story, did Kraft get the ring back? If not, will he just bill Leon Hess' estate for the replacement cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Nice to see the mods read the board before posting. Go have another friggn' donut. :wink: http://www.jetnation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5067 Tx: DO NOT BLAST THE MODS. That is our job. Is that clear? I didn't read the whole story, did Kraft get the ring back? If not, will he just bill Leon Hess' estate for the replacement cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcat21 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Krafty would fit in well in NJ with all the graft and bribes going on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcat21 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Krafty would fit in well in NJ with all the graft and bribes going on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 It's about time someone ripped off the US!!! I just wish it was Bush's ring!! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 It's about time someone ripped off the US!!! I just wish it was Bush's ring!! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously Putin has no taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously Putin has no taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously Putin has no taste. you da umm girl greengal you da girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously Putin has no taste. you da umm girl greengal you da girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Have Kraft thrown in the Gulag....hell, throw BB in there with him, he'll need some company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Have Kraft thrown in the Gulag....hell, throw BB in there with him, he'll need some company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously Putin has no taste. Obviously, Putin knows a winner when he sees it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously Putin has no taste. Obviously, Putin knows a winner when he sees it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously, Putin knows a winner when he sees it. heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Obviously, Putin knows a winner when he sees it. heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" Max, how much are you paying willy to post here? What ever it is, double it! That was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" Max, how much are you paying willy to post here? What ever it is, double it! That was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Max, how much are you paying willy to post here? What ever it is, double it! That was hilarious. what tx... no love for me???What a surprise.. MUAH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Max, how much are you paying willy to post here? What ever it is, double it! That was hilarious. what tx... no love for me???What a surprise.. MUAH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" excellent joewilly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 heh pfsikh add this to your sig: " you know what makes me feel stupid Kraft added, looking at my 2 superbowl rings" excellent joewilly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 what tx... no love for me???What a surprise.. MUAH!!!! Sadly, your post lacked originality and did not have the crossover appeal willie's did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 what tx... no love for me???What a surprise.. MUAH!!!! Sadly, your post lacked originality and did not have the crossover appeal willie's did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sadly, your post lacked originality and did not have the crossover appeal willie's did. Uhhhh... did i ask you? are you just playing the dummy now? hey chester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sadly, your post lacked originality and did not have the crossover appeal willie's did. Uhhhh... did i ask you? are you just playing the dummy now? hey chester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sadly, your post lacked originality and did not have the crossover appeal willie's did. Damn PFSIKH, I wish I coined that phrase "cross-over appeal". And also, gg has a very difficult time with "originality", let alone "cross-over appeal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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