It's said that a championship is sacred in sports. One never forgets the feeling of winning a title, whether it's in college or professional sports- and if they do, the ring on their finger is a constant reminder of the great feeling. Not for former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Keilan Robinson.
Robinson, who transferred from Alabama to the Texas Longhorns last year, is selling his championship rings at a Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, home of the television show “Pawn Stars.” Alex Scarborough of ESPN has the details.
Former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Keilan Robinson's 2020 championship rings are listed for sale by a Las Vegas pawn shop for $60,000.
Robinson transferred to Texas from Alabama last year. He was not on the Crimson Tide's active roster in 2020, having opted out due to COVID-19.
The SEC, Rose Bowl and College Football Playoff championship rings are being sold by Gold & Silver Pawn Shop — home of the TV show “Pawn Stars.”
That's right. Ex-Alabama Crimson Tide running back Keilan Robinson is selling his championship rings. Robinson is reportedly selling the rings he won during Bama's 2020 SEC Title, Rose Bowl victory, and College Football Playoff championship win. The current Longhorns halfback's name and number are inscribed on the rings, which are listed for sale at $60,000.
Article Continues BelowThis is a peculiar story. But here's the strangest part. The Crimson Tide running back's rings were brought to the Pawn Stars shop by a person named Jon. This Jon said that he was gifted the rings by his uncle.
Jon could be lying. But if not, just, how in the heck did some random family come into possession of a college football running back's championship rings?
That's not exactly clear. What is clear is that Robinson has moved on from any ties to the Tide. Hook em, Horns!