The average career span for a professional athlete is a decade. Although some variance may occur, most of the time athletes are retired and looking for something to take up their time by their 30’s. Luckily for these five athletes, they discovered that they possessed a talent for more than just sports. These five athletes turned […]
Learn MoreAs Super Bowl LIII approaches we can’t help but step back and remember all the great, and not so great, Super Bowl memories. We could create a list of dropped passes, missed calls, and girlfriends (cough Giselle cough) calling out their man’s teammates post game. The fails we find the most entertaining are the ones that have […]
Learn MoreIt’s safe to say that we all appreciate the more ‘common’ sports in the 21st Century – Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, etc. However, there are many sports that are less known but still deserving of appreciation! It could even be possible that you are already a pro at an obscure sport you did not […]
Learn MoreMost people make their resolutions and get started on the first day of the year, however, these teams chose to not follow suit and shake it up before the year was over. What better way to shake up a team than to replace the person who runs it? A coach plays a massive role in […]
Learn MoreAs the year comes to a close the Legend Rings Coach of the Year contest is starting to ramp up! Over the past month, we have received some amazing entries from so many different sports teams. Coaches ranging from Football to Baseball to Track, and even Cheerleading! Running a contest to appreciate the amazing coaches […]
Learn MoreLet’s take a quick peek into the legendary history of championship rings. They seem like they’ve been around forever… but little did we know Championship Rings are a relatively modern, but necessary, way of celebrating a big win. The First Championship Ring: Players in the early 20th Century were usually given mementos such as […]
Learn MoreIt’s a bit of a mystery why elite players often make terrible coaches. For whatever reason, they do – it’s quite the phenomenon. Two prime examples of this are Wayne Gretzky and Magic Johnson. While it might not be as obvious, this phenomenon works the other way too. There is a plethora of legendary coaches […]
Learn MoreOne can’t deny the presence of animal like people in sports – Usain Bolt is fast like a cheetah, Connor McDavid is as agile as a hawk. Yet these animal qualities are not the only furry friends making an appearance in sports, check out the five craziest animal encounters in sport games! It’s said Randy […]
Learn MoreCollege football is rich in history and traditions. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have their famous “Play Like a Champion” sign that they all tap before heading out onto the field. The USC drum major stabs the field with his sword before every home game. Penn State hosts their annual “White Out” game where the […]
Learn MoreDilly Dilly! The Cleveland Browns finally won a game for the first time in what felt like forever in week 3 against the New York Jets. The sports world went nuts, the internet was in shock, Bud Light gave out free beer to the people of Cleveland, and even non-sports fans were talking about the […]
Learn MoreFrom the emergence of Patrick Mahomes to the continuing mishaps of the Cleveland Browns – it’s been a busy first couple of weeks in the NFL. Here’s our highlights of everything you need to know from week 1 and 2 of the 2018 NFL season… Tie Games Are So Hot Right Now Tie games are […]
Learn MoreEver wonder which athletes knew each other as kids? Which pros played together on the same team in high school? There’s so many stories of star athletes who knew each other when they were young. Here are 7 instances of sports star connections from a young age that caught our attention. AMARI COOPER, TEDDY BRIDGEWATER, […]
Learn MoreJuly was a busy month in sports. From the MLB All-Star Game to the World Cup to NBA Free Agency and more – there’s a lot that’s taken place these past 31 days. Here’s our list of the top 8 story lines in sports from July 2018… July 1st – Lebron signs with the Lakers The month […]
Learn MoreWe know – it’s still pretty early to be thinking about college football. But, what can we say – we love football. Seriously, high school, JUCO, FBS, you name it – if it’s football, you have our interest. Here’s our list of the FBS games we are most looking forward to for the 2018 season. […]
Learn MoreWe’re big fans of JUCO football. Legend Rings created the 2017 KJCCC Championship rings for the Independence Pirates – the team featured on Season 3 of Netflix’s Last Chance U. For those that aren’t familiar with the show, it follows the ups and downs of a JUCO team’s season. For the first two seasons, the show […]
Learn MoreYou might only know one name in the CFL – Johnny Manziel. Which means that you are likely a new fan of the league. As a Canadian company (we are based in Edmonton – home of the Eskimos) that has had the privilege of creating championship rings for many US college and high school football […]
Learn MoreLooking for a new show to get into? Here are a few of our favorites from past and present. From real life docu-series that follow teams to dramas – there’s something on our list for just about everyone. This list primarily focuses on shows related to football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. LAST CHANCE U | […]
Learn MoreCongratulations to Baker Mayfield (#1 overall), Sam Darnold (#3 overall), Josh Allen (#7 overall), Josh Rosen (#10 overall) and Lamar Jackson (#32 overall). This year’s first round in the NFL Draft was a big one for quarterbacks. The last time 5 QBs were taken in the first round, it was 1999. Of those, Daunte Culpepper […]
Learn MoreWhen coming up with a nickname, some high schools go with the intimidation route (what would sound scary to play against in sports). Others name themselves after something local or historical. Some decide to go the unique route. Those are our favourites. While there’s nothing wrong with the Eagles, Tigers, Panthers, Bulldogs, Wildcats, Warriors, Lions, […]
Learn MoreMarch Madness has provided an array of underdog stories. A number 16 team knocked off a number 1 team for the first time in history. All four of the top-seeded teams in the South region lost in the first week. And of course, a number 11 seed made it to the Final Four for just […]
Learn MoreIt’s never predictable Almost every team (even a #16 team in 2018) has at least a shot of an upset. While this is true in every sport (particularly those with one-and-done playoff scenarios), March Madness truly embraces the underdog story. Here’s a few stats that illustrate this point: Only once in tournament history have all […]
Learn MoreEarlier this week, Seattle Seahawks’ QB Russell Wilson began his spring training stint with the New York Yankees. While Wilson’s name is synonymous with his football career (rightfully so as a Super Bowl Champ and 4-time Pro Bowler), he’s also pretty good at baseball. A second basemen, Wilson’s baseball career has included time with the […]
Learn MoreNow that it’s mid-February we are right in between two of basketball’s biggest events. With the NBA All-Star Weekend having just taken place and March Madness coming up shortly, February is a great month to be a basketball fan. Aside from their proximity on the calendar and the fact that they both feature an abundance […]
Learn MoreBefore the XFL: The Rise & Fall of the USFL Earlier this week, Vince McMahon announced the return of the XFL, a football league that lasted all of one season back in 2001. Over the past week there’s been a resurgence of talk about the XFL, its fight to become a respectable league within the […]
Learn MoreThroughout the history of the NFL there have been plenty of talented coaches. It takes a certain something for a coach to not only be successful during the regular season, but to also push this success into the post season when it really matters. Here are 4 all-time great NFL playoff coaches… Vince Lombardi Vince […]
Learn MoreAs 2017 draws to an end, we’re reflecting on the year that was in sports. We’ve put together 17 of our favorite 2017 plays, moments, stories and highlights in sports… January 28th, 2017 – Serena Williams wins the Australian Open while 2 months pregnant Is there anything this woman can’t do? Fun fact my daughters […]
Learn MoreWe’ll start off by noting we don’t include any of the New Year’s Six games in this article. All of those are bound to be fantastic games – yes, even the craziness that could be the Orange Bowl (#6 Wisconsin vs. #10 Miami). We should also mention that all Bowl games are great and you […]
Learn MoreCollege football play card signs serve 2 main purposes. The first, they enable players to digest complex play calls at higher speeds (by breaking things up into simple and memorable symbols). This means that they can speed up the offense. The second thing they do is make excellent social media posts. We’ve handpicked some of […]
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Learn MoreKansas had a rough go in Week 8. They managed to get 21 total yards of offense in a nationally-televised 43-0 loss to #4-ranked TCU. Ya, you read that right, 21 yards of total offense. That broke a record for fewest in Big 12 history. To put things into perspective, here’s a few stats. They […]
Learn MoreCollege football’s 2017-18 National Championship game takes place January 8th at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. You might already have known that. But do you know off the top of your head what date the Holiday Bowl is? How about the Pinstripe Bowl is? If not – you could probably use this free bowl games desktop background. Download […]
Learn MoreAlabama Crimson Tide | Nick Saban Saban is regarded as one of the best (if not THE best) college football coaches of all time. When your name gets discussed in the company of coaching legends Lou Holtz and Bear Bryant, you’re doing something right. With a couple of brief stints in the NFL (Defensive Coordinator […]
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Learn MoreIngredients of a Legend: Danny Ainge – Guts Rarely do you see top-tier conference rivals make an off-season blockbuster trade after they just met in the Conference Finals months earlier. However, every once in awhile it happens – creating a fan and media frenzy. Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers turned the […]
Learn MoreAs a coach – part of your job is to inspire your players. Sometimes this comes in the form of a well timed speech, other times through a showcase of work ethic, and sometimes all it takes is a look. For some coaches, having the wit and way words to instill confidence and inspiration in […]
Learn MoreDuring these dog days of summer, you’re likely missing football. With about a month to go before the NCAA kicks off and NFL training camps just under way – there’s quite some time before you can feast your eyes on meaning football. That is unless, you follow the CFL. The CFL or Canadian Football League […]
Learn MoreLance Franklin is a Key Forward who plays for the Sydney Swans of the Australian Football League (AFL). Throughout his 12 seasons in the AFL Franklin has become a modern-day Aussie Rules legend. On the Field Before signing with the Swans, Franklin played for the Hawthorn Hawk. He won 2 Premierships with the Hawks – […]
Learn MoreMany baseball fans and critics consider Mays to be the best all-around player of all time. Some were better at hitting for power or to get on base, others may be better at defense or running – but it’s hard to argue that there was anyone better at combining each of these individual ingredients. Offense […]
Learn MoreSports aren’t all about the athletes. From coaches to general managers, scouts, athletic trainers and even mascots – there are lots of people involved in the process of making a great sporting experience. In this article – we honor mascots, as we look at the top 5 in the MLB. 1) The Phillie Phanatic – […]
Learn MoreAnd then there were four. The 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs has reached the Conference Finals. To celebrate – we look at a legendary characteristic from one (or two) players from each of the four remaining team. Western Conference Anaheim Ducks | Ryan Getzlaf – Resilience There likely isn’t a better word to describe the Anaheim […]
Learn MoreThe road to becoming a champion is long – whether you’re a coach, player or fan, you’re likely going to need a little mind fuel along the way. Here is some free motivation for your computer desktop, tablet and phone. Our hope is that you’re inspired to become a Legend every time you look at […]
Learn MoreMay 26: Rougned Odor vs. Jose Bautista. Sounds like a UFC showdown These two meet for the first time in 2017 as the Texas Rangers visit the Toronto Blue Jays. If you don’t know the backstory, it started with Jose Bautista’s bat flip way back in the 2015 ALDS after he hit a key 3-run […]
Learn MoreHere at Legend Rings making Custom Rings comes with many perks. We get to work with athletes young and old to create beautiful rings, we get to partner with some of largest University’s and Colleges across North America and every once in a while create ring for a star professional athlete. Kevin Durant (superstar NBA […]
Learn MoreWhen thinking of some of the all-time greatest sports dynasty’s, the Edmonton Oilers of the 80’s are right up there. The team was comprised of many of the same individuals for all 5 Stanley Cup victories in 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988 and 1990. With all-time greats such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul […]
Learn MoreLegend Rings is proud to announce a major partnership! We are teaming up with PlayOn! across Canada to provide their National Champions with custom Championship Rings! PlayOn! is Canada’s largest sports festival and street hockey tournament every year with over 5000 teams across 12 cities and 35,000 players. It’s a huge honor for us to […]
Learn MoreThe Stanley Cup is one of the most well know trophies in the world. Once won it travels around the world with each victorious player during the off-season and could tell (we’re sure) some very interesting stories! Another tradition is the winning team receives its Championship Rings prior to the next season at a party. […]
Learn MoreChampionship Sports Rings are a source of pride for both individuals and teams. These rings are a way of remembering epic battles and thrilling victories. The trend of awarding championship rings is not new, but is now becoming more common every day. Championship rings are presented to the winning teams and it’s players in all […]
Learn MoreWhen trying to think of a first blog post I though what better place to start than the beginning of Legend Rings. The final whistle blew and our football team had just won it’s 3rd championship in five year. This one was particularly special because it was Division 1, against the toughest opponents and we were […]
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