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The oldest player to play in a Super Bowl is punter Jeff Feagles of the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. Feagles was 41 years, 9 months, and 27 days old.The oldest player is a kicker, Matt Stover of the Indianapolis Colts who played in Super Bowl XIV against the New Orlean Saints. he started in place of injured Adam Vinateri
No, an NFL player does not have to play in the Super Bowl to get a Super Bowl ring. In fact, he doesn't even have to be on the active roster of the winning team. The NFL allots 150 rings for the winning team to distribute as it wishes. Also, the winning team often purchases more rings to distribute to people beyond the 150 allotment. These rings are mementos of the Super Bowl win and typically include the team name, year, Super Bowl number, player name, and uniform number.
Herb Adderley of the Green Bay Packers was the first NFL player to return an interception for a touchdown in Super Bowl play. He intercepted a Daryle LaMonica pass and returned it 60 yards for a touch down in Super Bowl II.
The Rose Bowl is the oldest college bowl game, starting in 1902, and there are three bowl games that started play in 1935 and are tied for second oldest (Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Sun Bowl). Next comes the Cotton Bowl whose first game was in 1937.
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