Upstate New York Man Makes SportsCenter, Nearly Loses Marriage

An Upstate New York man went viral and was even featured on ESPN's SportsCenter, but he lost something more valuable in the process.

Joe Rice, a Siena basketball fan was selected last week to compete in a halftime competition.

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Loses Wedding Ring

"I noticed it as soon as I left the court. I went over to sign paperwork for the free beer for a year and I looked down and I kind of had that holy “$*%#” moment. So, I was like, oh man. Like, what am I going to do? My wife’s going to kill me," Rice told News10.

A frantic search came up empty, leaving him dreading his wife's reaction.

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Joe's wife, Jessica, says she was ok with Joe losing the ring because she had already seen a video of him celebrating winning the competition.

Ring Found

Joe and his family searched the MVP Arena for his wedding ring, but he couldn't find it and had to go home without the ring.

Luckily, the arena staff saved the day. The next evening, he got the call he was hoping for, MVP Arena staff found the ring, bringing a happy ending to his unforgettable night."

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Now, Rice has his beer, his ring, and a great story to tell