Former NFL punter Steve Weatherford announced Tuesday on Instagram that the Super Bowl ring he won with the Giants was stolen by someone who broke into his vehicle. By itself, the theft is newsworthy to mostly the Weatherford household.
Weatherford's words to the bandit took it to another level, however.
After lamenting the loss, Weatherford ended his post by writing: "Mr. Neighborhood Robber man, I hope you tried that ring on, I hope it brings favor to your life, the same way it has for other people the past 6.5 years I've had possession of it. It wasn't my hand that won it, but I'd like your hand to wear it."
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Weatherford did have a hand in the Giants' Super Bowl 46 victory over the Patriots at the end of the 2011 season. He punted four times in the game, averaging 40.8 yards, and held for kicker Lawrence Tynes.
He's hopeful that, with the Giants' help, he won't be empty-handed for long.
"I'm hoping Mr. Mara reads this, and has the kindness in his heart to ask @Tiffanyandco to dig up that glorious 2012 mold, make me a replacement Super Bowl ring to give to my son one day 🙏🏽," Weatherford wrote, referring to team co-owner John Mara.
"I'm insured, I got the loot," he added.
Here's an up-close look at the ring from 2015 when Weatherford attended a Super Bowl party in Arizona:
