U.S. military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan carry the 2004 World Series Championship trophy and rings during a pre-game ceremony prior to the Red Sox’ 2005 home opener at Fenway Park. (Photo by Ezra Shaw /Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez walk onto the field at Fenway Park for the World Series championship ring presentation prior to the Red Sox’ 2005 home opener. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Manny Ramirez waves to the crowd as he goes out to receive his 2004 World Series. (Photo by Ezra Shaw /Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Red Sox vice chairman Tom Werner hands catcher Jason Varitek his 2004 World Series ring during a pre-game ceremony held prior to Boston’s 2005 home opener. (Photo by Ezra Shaw /Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry gives a 2004 World Series ring to manager Terry Francona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw /Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Curt Schilling shakes hands with manager Terry Francona after receiving his 2004 World Series Championship ring. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
David Ortiz inspects his world series ring as teammates Alan Embree and Johnny Damon look on before Boston’s 2005 home opener. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Kevin Millar smiles as he holds his 2004 World Series. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
David Ortiz shows off his 2004 World Series Championship ring to Red Sox fans before their 2005 home opener against the New York Yankees. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Derek Lowe waves to the crowd as he comes back to Boston to accept his 2004 World Series ring. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Dave Roberts waves to the crowd as he walks out to receive his 2004 World Series ring at Fenway Park. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Boston sports champions Richard Seymour, Tedy Bruschi, Bill Russell, and Bobby Orr walk to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch(s) before the Red Sox 2008 home opener against the New York Yankees. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2005
Perhaps the best part of the 2005 ring ceremony was the New York Yankees had a front row seat for it all. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
Past and present members of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots carry the Boston Red Sox' 2007 World Series rings onto the field prior as part of the 2008 home opener’s pre-game ceremonies. (Photo by Brian Snyder-Pool/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
Former Boston Bruins, Celtics and New England Patriot players walk in from center field during the Red Sox World Series ring presentation prior to the 2008 home opener. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
Manny Ramirez heads out on to the field to get his 2007 World Series Championship. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
Jonathan Papelbon heads out on to the field to get his 2007 World Series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
David Ortiz shows off his 2004 and 2007 World Series rings prior to the 2008 home opener at Fenway Park. (Photo by Brian Snyder-Pool/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
Jonathan Papelbon shows off his 2007 World Series ring to teammate Hideki Okajima. (Photo by Steven Senne-Pool/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
Former Boston Red Sox Bill Buckner throws the ceremonial first pitch before the team's home opener in 2008. (Photo by Steven Senne-Pool/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
Bill Buckner is greeted by Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis and Chairman and co-owner Tom Werner during the 2008 home opening ceremonies. Buckner threw out the first pitch after Red Sox players and coaches were presented their 2007 World Series rings during the pre-game ceremonies. (Photo by Steven Senne-Pool/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
David Ortiz and Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky walk to center field to raise the 2007 World Series banner during pre-game ceremonies at Fenway Park in 2008. (Photo by Brian Snyder-Pool/Getty Images)
Red Sox Ring Ceremony 2008
The Boston Red Sox 2007 World Championship banner is raised before the team’s 2008 home opener against the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
