Should ESPN Magazine have done a better job

[Econteachert205]

Totally agree also don't like the tag line.

[bn2cardz]

I was in the graphic design and printing business (out now) and when I would be out with my wife I would get very irritated by things in the signs that were "flaws". She, as a layman, didn't see anything wrong with the prints. The prints were good enough for the layman, but they didn't pass my critical eye that was trained to catch such flaws.

This is how it is for you. The photo is meant to be illustrative of Boston's dominance in sports, not to be a factual representation about championship rings. You dedicate your time to rings and knowing all about them. That magazine cover is designed for the casual sports fan not a ring enthusiast. I see that cover and don't notice any flaws with the rings because I am not a ring collector.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I was in the graphic design and printing business (out now) and when I would be out with my wife I would get very irritated by things in the signs that were "flaws". She, as a layman, didn't see anything wrong with the prints. The prints were good enough for the layman, but they didn't pass my critical eye that was trained to catch such flaws.

This is how it is for you. The photo is meant to be illustrative of Boston's dominance in sports, not to be a factual representation about championship rings. You dedicate your time to rings and knowing all about them. That magazine cover is designed for the casual sports fan not a ring enthusiast. I see that cover and don't notice any flaws with the rings because I am not a ring collector.

I totally agree with you Andy. Even the sophisticated sports collector probably would not give the cover a second look unless his specialty was collecting rings.

Jeff

[sports-rings]

Interesting couple of posts.

I see your points. Maybe I should stick to decaffeinated coffee moving forward LOL.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by sports-rings

Interesting couple of posts.

I see your points. Maybe I should stick to decaffeinated coffee moving forward LOL.

Well as I pointed out I can find myself doing the same thing. When you become an "expert" of something it is hard to see it through the layman's eyes. I don't think you were out of place for being frustrated as I am sure I would be the same way if they showed a bunch of reprint t206 cards when doing an article about Baseball History.

[sports-rings]

I hate to be wishy-washy but if one of our kids did a report and made a picture that was not authentic, we would say "Great Job" and "boy you went the extra mile making a picture of championship rings".

But ESPN is a billion dollar entity and would tell you they are the biggest sports media company in the world.

If they did an interview with a famous athlete, you would expect them to show a picture or two of the athlete and perhaps a picture from the interview. A stand in "double" would be outrageous.

I guess since the article was not about championship rings, what they did was OK. Had the main subject been about Boston's championship rings, I think you would agree that in that case, the photo would be unacceptable.

Had they used authentic championship rings, the magazine cover could have become one of the most sought-after publications in our hobby in a very long time.

[glchen]

Somewhat off topic, did anyone actually earn pro championship rings from multiple sports, somewhat like the picture? For example, Paul Allen owns both the Seahawks and Blazers, so if Portland ever wins an NBA title under his watch, he would have rings from two different sports. I assume it would have to be administrative rings rather than actual players. I know that teams sometimes give their broadcasters rings, so if broadcasters did multiple sports, they might have multiple rings.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by sports-rings

I guess since the article was not about championship rings, what they did was OK. Had the main subject been about Boston's championship rings, I think you would agree that in that case, the photo would be unacceptable.

Had they used authentic championship rings, the magazine cover could have become one of the most sought-after publications in our hobby in a very long time.

This is my point, since the article wasn't about the rings and really were suppose to be symbolic of the rings for each sport and not from any particular championship I think it is ok. Then again, I can say that because I am not an expert and don't see any issues with the rings. I know if I was in your position I would have the same reaction.

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by sports-rings

I hate to be wishy-washy but if one of our kids did a report and made a picture that was not authentic, we would say "Great Job" and "boy you went the extra mile making a picture of championship rings".

But ESPN is a billion dollar entity and would tell you they are the biggest sports media company in the world.

If they did an interview with a famous athlete, you would expect them to show a picture or two of the athlete and perhaps a picture from the interview. A stand in "double" would be outrageous.

I guess since the article was not about championship rings, what they did was OK. Had the main subject been about Boston's championship rings, I think you would agree that in that case, the photo would be unacceptable.

Had they used authentic championship rings, the magazine cover could have become one of the most sought-after publications in our hobby in a very long time.

No it wouldn't because nobody cares about that but you. It's not an article about rings, I don't understand how you don't get that? I am sure they have had pictures of athletes swinging bats that weren't proper mlb bats, tennis racquets, game basketballs, etc. so what?