Plaxico Burress sells ball from Super Bowl XLII touchdown catch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:22 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Plaxico Burress is selling the football from his game-winning catch in Super Bowl XLII. The catch occurred on February 3, 2008, and helped the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots 17-14, ending their pursuit of a perfect season. The sale of this iconic piece of NFL memorabilia is expected to attract significant interest, as it represents a pivotal moment in both Giants and Super Bowl history.
- •Burress caught the touchdown in Super Bowl XLII against the Patriots.
- •The Giants won 17-14, preventing the Patriots' perfect season.
- •The football is seen as a rare piece of NFL history.
- •Interest in the memorabilia is predicted to be high.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Giants WR Plaxico Burress auctioning off his Super Bowl XLII TD ball
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Former Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress is selling the ball from his game-winning TD catch against the Patriots
"Many pieces of NFL memorabilia are valuable because they’re rare. Others are priceless because they represent a defining moment in history. Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is now parting ways with one of the most iconic footballs…
"Former New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress is auctioning off his Super Bowl XLII touchdown ball one year after auctioning his ring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 3:01 PMEx-Giants WR Plaxico Burress auctioning off his Super Bowl XLII TD ball
Former New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress is auctioning off his Super Bowl XLII touchdown ball one year after auctioning his ring.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:22 AMFormer Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress is selling the ball from his game-winning TD catch against the Patriots
Many pieces of NFL memorabilia are valuable because they’re rare. Others are priceless because they represent a defining moment in history. Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is now parting ways with one of the most iconic footballs…
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