A former New York Giants star has sold his Super Bowl ring for a near-record price at auction. Plaxico Burress, who spent 12 years in the NFL as a wide receiver after being drafted in 2000 ...

New York Giants icon Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl ring from the 2007 season was sold at an auction this weekend. Burress’ ring went for an astounding $280,600 at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas.

According to NFL business analyst Darren Rovell, Burress' ring sold at auction for $280,600. That breaks the previous record of $230,000 that was set when Lawrence Taylor sold his Super Bowl XXV ring.

PITTSBURGH -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress has sold his Super Bowl XLII ring that he won with the New York Giants in 2007, and his set the new record for the highest ...