Former Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress is selling the ball from his game-winning TD catch against the Patriots

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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 ever caught, the one he hauled in for the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII against the previously unbeaten New England Patriots. For Giants fans, it’s difficult to imagine a more meaningful piece of franchise history becoming available.

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A Football That Changed NFL History​

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Feb 3, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) catches the game-winning touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) defends in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII, quarterback Eli Manning found Burress in the end zone for the touchdown that sealed New York’s stunning 17-14 victory over the Patriots. The catch not only delivered the Giants a Super Bowl championship but also spoiled New England’s bid to complete a perfect 19-0 season, cementing the game as one of the greatest upsets in NFL history. Now, nearly two decades later, Burress has decided it’s time for someone else to own that unforgettable football.

Valuable NFL Memorabilia​

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Feb 3, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Game-used footballs from legendary moments rarely become available, especially those tied directly to championship-winning plays. The significance of this football extends far beyond Giants history. It represents one of the defining moments in Super Bowl history. Whether it ends up in the hands of a private collector, a museum, or another lifelong Giants fan, interest is expected to be enormous.

A Piece of Football History​

Burress will forever be remembered for delivering the touchdown that completed one of the biggest Super Bowl upsets ever. While fans may be surprised that he’s willing to part with such an important keepsake, opportunities to own memorabilia of this magnitude almost never come around. For collectors, this isn’t simply a football. It’s the football that helped end perfection, brought another Lombardi Trophy to New York, and secured Burress’ place in NFL history forever.

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