A place in history, a blinged-up ring and a shiny trophy aren't the only spoils that Super Bowl champions earn for winning America's biggest sporting event.
There are those bonus checks: According to the NFL office and the league's post-season media guide, each participating member of the victorious team—the Seattle Seahawks—receives $92,000.
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And while the Denver Broncos may have been devastated by their 43-8 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, the $46,000 check that each Bronco picks up should help ease the pain at least a bit.