PHOENIX — In addition to the glory, the bragging rights and the chance to hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the players on the winning Super Bowl team get a very special keepsake.
The Super Bowl ring has been a tradition since the very first when the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967. The rings have always been ornate and expensive from being decorated with diamonds and gold.
The NFL contributes a portion of the cost towards each ring and the remainder is paid for by the winning team.
Both Kansas City and Philadelphia have won the Super Bowl in the last few years, KC three years ago at Super Bowl LIV and Philly in Super Bowl LII.
Kansas has another victory from Super Bowl III in 1970 that includes a ring that isn't as flashy as their latest.
The winning team will also sometimes make "lesser" rings for office staff and other positions within the organization.
While the winning teams' ring won't look identical to their previous, there is a good chance that the color scheme and prominence of the their logo will be similar.
As of right now, Bill Belicheck has the most rings with eight and Tom Brady has the second most with seven.
You can check more rings from past Super Bowls here.
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The Valley is expected to draw thousands of people to the Big Game – along with the many events and local attractions State 48 has to offer.
In Phoenix, several events are planned including the Super Bowl Experience where families can enjoy free entertainment and the Super Bowl Music Fest.
Scottsdale will be home to the Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate and the Tailgate Time Machine block party.
In Tempe, the FanDuel Party at Tempe Beach Park on Feb. 10 will feature a carnival atmosphere with games, music and more.
Meanwhile, Glendale will host the Super Bowl itself, and city officials told 12News Glendale has had the explosive growth it needs to match it
Visitors can expect roadway and parking improvements, top-of-the-line security, and a newly expanded entertainment district ahead – a project that's been years in the making.
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