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2006 Portland Sea Dogs Eastern League Championship Ring

The 2006 Portland Sea Dogs Eastern League Championship Ring commemorates the team’s first league title in franchise history. The Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, clinched the championship by defeating the Akron Aeros in a best-of-five series, 3–2, with the decisive Game 5 held at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine.

Top Face: The ring’s face is enameled with a red “P” logo and the Sea Dog mascot, symbolizing the team’s identity and spirit.

Left Flank: Emblazoned with “2006” and the Boston Red Sox logo, highlighting the affiliation and the championship year.

Right Flank: Features the name “Lucchino” and the Eastern League baseball logo, possibly honoring Larry Lucchino, former Red Sox president and CEO, who was instrumental in the team’s success.

The Sea Dogs clinched the 2006 Eastern League title in a thrilling five-game series against the Akron Aeros. In the decisive Game 5, held at Hadlock Field in Portland, pitcher Devern Hansack led the charge with eight dominant innings, securing an 8–5 victory. Outfielder Brandon Moss was named Playoff MVP, with a standout performance that included a 361 batting average, five home runs, and 10 RBIs. The ring was featured as Lot 206 in Bonhams’ “Curse‑Breaker: The Collection of Larry Lucchino” auction—exhibited with full imagery and description