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Super Bowl museum wins with rare artifacts: ‘A little slice of football heaven’

Welcome to the most exclusive end zone ever, Super Bowl superfans.

A new exhibit at The Paley Center for Media features artifacts from the biggest spectacle in American sports –including the stunning Vince Lombardi Trophy and all 57 team rings from each winning squad.

The show, “Beyond the Big Game,” highlights more than 150 iconic Super Bowl photos, memorable commercials and halftime performances that dominated post-game debates and social media.

NFL fans can also snap selfies in front of the league’s championship trophy, as well as The Weeknd’s halftime show set from Super Bowl LV as part of the immersive exhibit.

“It’s a little slice of football heaven,” Paley Center for Media president and CEO Maureen Reidy told The Post. “Really, there’s something for everyone here.”

Here’s a look at some of the Super Bowl relics being showcased at the Manhattan exhibit, which runs through March 3:

Super Bowl I game-used ball

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr tossed two touchdowns, leading the squad to a 35-10 victory over Kansas City in the first AFL-NFL showdown in 1967. The team’s ball was manufactured by Wilson and known as “The Duke” in a nod to Wellington Mara, the longtime New York Giants owner whose father and team founder, Tim Mara, is named in honor of the Duke of Wellington.

Tom Brady’s cleats and wristband from Super Bowl XXXVI

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In 2002, the “GOAT” led New England to the first of his six Super Bowl championships with the Patriots. He wiped his brow and gained yards wearing these articles in the stunning 20-17 win over the St. Louis Rams.

Nick Foles’ helmet from Super Bowl LII

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In 2017, just weeks after replacing injured MVP favorite Carson Wentz, backup quarterback Nick Foles led the Philadelphia Eagles to a shocking win over the heavily favored New England Patriots, 41-33.

Foles, who was named MVP, tossed three touchdowns and snagged another during a trick play known as “The Philly Special” to become the first player to throw and catch a touchdown on football’s biggest stage.

Kurt Warner’s jersey from Super Bowl XXXIV

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Warner guided the high-octane St. Louis Rams to victory against the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 30, 2000, completing a storybook season while setting Super Bowl records for passing yards and attempts without an interception.

The unlikely big-game hero, who went undrafted and started the season as Trent Green’s backup, dominated on Super Sunday, tossing 414 yards and 2 touchdowns in a stirring MVP performance.

“He was probably one of the most inspirational players to ever play the game, he worked so hard to become an established NFL quarterback,” said Reidy.

Katy Perry’s costume from halftime show of Super Bowl XLIX

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Who could forget the halftime shows? The pop princess entertained, along with Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott, in 2015 wearing this colorful ensemble, but it was “Left Shark” who left a lasting impression. The backup dancer got the choreography wrong to Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and became a popular meme.

57 championship rings

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Every oversized ring from all 57 championship teams, spanning the Green Bay Packers’ win on Jan. 15, 1967, to the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory on Feb. 12, 2023, is on display. The stunning, diamond-dripped collection of NFL bling is “priceless,” a museum staffer told The Post.

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