New York Giants Super Bowl Hero Forced To Sell Championship Ring Despite Making $29 Million During NFL Career
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Plaxico Burress, one of the biggest “what-ifs” in NFL history, decided to sell his Super Bowl XLII ring. The former wide receiver played a key role in the Giants’ win against the undefeated New England Patriots nearly two decades ago.
Burress caught the game-winning touchdowns during that memorable Super Bowl. It ended the Patriots’ attempt at an undefeated season and the first 19-0 record in league history.
He sold it for a whopping $280,600 price for Heritage Auctions. The price nearly broke a record, as former Baltimore Colts coach Don McCafferty’s ring from Super Bowl V was auctioned off in 2022 for a $300,000 price tag.
Plaxico Burress Sold His Super Bowl XLII Ring in 2025
While the news emerged again on Saturday thanks to Dov Kleiman, the announcement of Burress selling his ring took place in February, 2025.
Heartbreaking: Plaxico Burress has sold his Giants Super Bowl XLII ring for $280,600 at Auction.
This is the highest anyone has ever paid for a Super Bowl player ring.
Burress has made over $29 MILLION in his career. pic.twitter.com/gyZDphCBV3
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 13, 2026
The retired wide receiver has dealt with multiple financial and legal hardships despite making $29 million during his playing career. He served 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempted weapon possession.
He earned opportunities in the NFL media, which hopefully helped him put an end to his financial issues.
