Plaxico Burress' Super Bowl Ring Fetches $280,600

Plaxico Burress, a former New York Giants wide receiver, sold his Super Bowl XLII ring for $280,600 through Heritage Auctions. This sale marks the second-highest price ever for an NFL Super Bowl ring, following the $300,000 achieved by Don McCafferty's Super Bowl V ring. The ring is historically significant as Burress caught the game-winning touchdown against the New England Patriots, ending their bid for an undefeated season. Despite his NFL earnings of about $30 million, Burress has faced ongoing financial difficulties, including legal issues and tax problems, which may have prompted the sale. The auction underscores both the memorable peak of Burress's athletic career and the financial challenges he has encountered post-retirement.