New York Giants fans were stunned this week as Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl ring from the legendary 2007 season was sold at auction for a staggering $280,600. The sale, conducted by Heritage Auctions, nearly set a new record for the most expensive Super Bowl ring ever sold.
A Piece of Giants History on the Auction Block
Burress’ ring is a symbol of one of the most iconic moments in NFL history. The former wide receiver secured his place in Giants lore when he caught the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII. That sealed a shocking upset over the undefeated New England Patriots.
The victory remains one of the greatest moments in New York sports history. And the Giants ring commemorating it is now one of the most expensive Super Bowl rings ever. It falls just short of the $300,000 price tag for Baltimore Colts coach Don McCafferty’s Super Bowl V ring.
Why Did Burress’ Super Bowl Ring Go to Auction?
The auction listing was first announced earlier this month, with Burress personally authenticating the ring in a signed letter back in November. While it remains unclear whether Burress himself sold the ring or if it had already changed hands before being put up for auction, its value was never in question.
Burress’ career after his Super Bowl heroics was marked by legal and financial troubles. This includes a high-profile incident in 2008 when he accidentally shot himself in the leg in a Manhattan nightclub.
Super Bowl Memorabilia Market Booming
The sale of Burress’ ring is part of a growing trend in the memorabilia world, where sports artifacts linked to historic moments are fetching record-breaking prices.
Given the sentimental and historical value of this ring for Giants fans, it’s no surprise that the bidding war pushed the price to near-record levels.
While the buyer remains anonymous, one thing is clear. Owning this ring means holding a piece of one of the greatest underdog victories in sports history.