Robert Kraft has too many Super Bowl rings, apparently

flere-imsaho · 06-29-2005, 10:08 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/29/put....ap/index.html

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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.

Fonzie · 06-29-2005, 10:10 AM

Goddamn communists!

sovereignstar · 06-29-2005, 10:10 AM

Daunte Culpepper feels for this situation.

rkmsuf · 06-29-2005, 10:10 AM

the bastege stole it. it's the oldest trick in the book.

Draft Dodger · 06-29-2005, 10:10 AM

saw that. just great.

timmynausea · 06-29-2005, 12:05 PM

I thought we learned back in the Yeltsin days not to hand those guys anything shiny.

condors · 06-29-2005, 12:11 PM

flithy hobbitz

ISiddiqui · 06-29-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

the bastege stole it. it's the oldest trick in the book.

"I can't believe you fell for it"
- Dark Helmet

rkmsuf · 06-29-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

"I can't believe you fell for it"
- Dark Helmet

What's wrong with you man?

Lathum · 06-29-2005, 01:25 PM

their economy needed the boost

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 06-29-2005, 01:51 PM

We cant let a national treasure get into their hands. We must go to war over this!

timmynausea · 06-29-2005, 01:56 PM

Perhaps he thought Kraft was proposing. That'd make for a fine reality show on USA. It could chronicle the build up to the gay wedding of the patriot and the russian. The Cold Feet War coming this fall.

Ksyrup · 06-29-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

Daunte Culpepper feels for this situation.

My first thought.

Rockstar · 06-29-2005, 02:21 PM

With Kraft, I'm suprised he was anywhere other then McDonalds.

Franklinnoble · 06-29-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by condors

flithy hobbitz

Winner!

Draft Dodger · 06-29-2005, 07:36 PM

Kraft says it was a gift

Rizon · 06-29-2005, 07:41 PM

Robert Kraft meet Dan Marino. Thanks.

Wasabiak · 06-29-2005, 07:42 PM

When Putin took it, I wonder if he tucked it, or if his arm was moving forward? Hmmmmmmm...........

rkmsuf · 06-30-2005, 08:13 AM

Ironically Putin now has a Super Bowl ring and Peyton Manning does not!

Lorena · 06-30-2005, 09:16 AM

What cracks me up is that they asked the Russian spokesman if he knew it was a gift... how in the hell is he supposed to know?

I like The Cold Feet War idea, good one Timmy

06-29-2005, 10:10 AM	#4
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	the bastege stole it. it's the oldest trick in the book. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

06-29-2005, 10:10 AM	#5
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	saw that. just great. __________________ Mile High Hockey

06-29-2005, 01:51 PM	#11
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	We cant let a national treasure get into their hands. We must go to war over this! __________________ Toujour Pret

06-29-2005, 07:36 PM	#16
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	Kraft says it was a gift __________________ Mile High Hockey

06-30-2005, 08:13 AM	#19
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Ironically Putin now has a Super Bowl ring and Peyton Manning does not! __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

06-29-2005, 10:10 AM	#2
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Goddamn communists!

06-29-2005, 10:10 AM	#3
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Daunte Culpepper feels for this situation.

06-29-2005, 12:05 PM	#6
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	I thought we learned back in the Yeltsin days not to hand those guys anything shiny.

06-29-2005, 12:11 PM	#7
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	flithy hobbitz

06-29-2005, 01:25 PM	#10
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	their economy needed the boost

06-29-2005, 01:56 PM	#12
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	Perhaps he thought Kraft was proposing. That'd make for a fine reality show on USA. It could chronicle the build up to the gay wedding of the patriot and the russian. The Cold Feet War coming this fall.

06-29-2005, 02:21 PM	#14
Rockstar Mascot Join Date: Jun 2005	With Kraft, I'm suprised he was anywhere other then McDonalds.

06-29-2005, 07:42 PM	#18
Wasabiak High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Beulah, ND	When Putin took it, I wonder if he tucked it, or if his arm was moving forward? Hmmmmmmm...........

06-30-2005, 09:16 AM	#20
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	What cracks me up is that they asked the Russian spokesman if he knew it was a gift... how in the hell is he supposed to know? I like The Cold Feet War idea, good one Timmy

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