I get Plaxico Burress was probably desperate for the money, but he could’ve gotten a much bigger bag.
Plaxico Burress, a former wide receiver for the New York Giants, has landed $280,600 after auctioning off his Super Bowl XLII ring. It was announced by Heritage Auctions that Burress’ ring sold for $280K over the weekend.
The ring of Burress has a ton of historical value considering he was the one who made the game-winning touchdown catch in the G-Men‘s victory against the New England Patriots. New York’s championship win nixed the Pats’ attempt at achieving an undefeated season, which would have seen them accomplish the first 19-0 record in the history of the NFL. (RELATED: Welcome To Miami: Carson Beck Gets Major Reality Check When It Comes To Big City Paradise)
$280,600 is the second-highest price tag ever that a Super Bowl ring has sold for, with Baltimore Colts head…
