2016 World Series: Anthony Rizzo’s ring found at the bottom of Lake Michigan

As recently as the end of August, I was in beautiful Chicago (among other things, to see a New York Yankees mach), on the shores of Lake Michigan. Let's just say I wouldn't have wanted to drop anything of great value into that vast expanse of water, for fear of never seeing it again.

But if that had been the case, I could have turned to diver Yohei Yamada, who has built a reputation for diving into Lake Michigan to recover lost items when called. He's managed to recover everything from cell phones to wallets, including a $30,000 Rolex watch.

But probably the most special item recovered from the shallows of this Great Lake is the World Series ring of former Chicago Cubs and Yankees star Anthony Rizzo. Yamada said Rizzo gave him a few $100 bills as a generous tip for a successful dive.

Rizzo had lost weight and washed his hands in his boat. He shook them and the ring flew off. Someone gave him my number.

That's what you call getting the right number.

In the Cubs' historic 2016 season, Rizzo led the team with 109 runs produced and hit 32 regular-season home runs. The first baseman hit three more long balls in the playoffs, including one in Game Six of the World Series, which the Bears won to force a Game Seven and then take top honors.

Memories Rizzo won't soon forget, especially with a ring on his finger. And he'll have plenty of time to relive those great moments, as his retirement was announced just yesterday (Wednesday).

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