Broke New York Giants Star Sold Off His Super Bowl XXV Possession for $230,401 Despite Boasting Truckload of Money

Just like last year, the New York Giants will once again wear their old blue jerseys from the Super Bowl 1991 in the upcoming season. It could be a lucky charm, or to commemorate the wins from the past when their roster contained legendary athletes like Lawrence Taylor, the outside linebacker who led the team to two Super Bowl victories and is still regarded as one of the best defensive players in the history of the NFL.

Times have changed since then and the team has been struggling more than ever. As the team continues to invest millions of dollars into its roster, the absence of success serves as a stark reminder of how accomplished players like Taylor once resorted to selling his ring for a mere fraction of its value.

New York Giants legend put the bid for only $37000

Lawrence Taylor has seen better days, as a player and as a businessman. The 2x Super Bowl champ was a force to be reckoned with in his prime. He has recorded a whopping 132.5 quarterback sacks, 1088 tackles, and 33 forced fumbles throughout his remarkable career. Moreover, he invested in several successful businesses, appeared in movies and TV shows, and made a fortune for himself. However, it all came down to him selling his XXV Super Bowl ring in 2012 to meet his financial needs.

The NFL MVP had amassed more than $50 million in his career, but now has only $200k to his name. Although he hasn’t made any public comments on why he put the ring up for auction, it was comparatively lower than the average price, which stays between $75k to $100k.

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Due to Taylor‘s insane popularity, the bid eventually did well and sold for a record $230,401. The ring looked as if it went through massive wear and tear when it was put into auction. However, it only added to the value.

How rare is a Super Bowl ring?

Every year, from mid-January to the end of January, with the exceptions of the last few years, the finalists engage in fierce competition for a chance at the championship battle. And every year when a team is crowned champion, the league awards them 150 total Super Bowl rings, with an option to request more, which costs the league a whopping $5 million. From time to time, rings have changed according to their winning team and its preference.

Moreover, Lawrence Taylor isn’t the only athlete from the NFL who has sold their rings. Many athletes faced financial difficulties in their retirement and had left with the only option of selling their rings. William Perry, a defensive tackle from the 90s also sold his 1985 Super Bowl ring for over $200k. There were also several athletes like Gary Brackett, Jim Langer, and Jerry Kramer who also sold their rings.

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