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Amazon Maximum Age: 83 years Amazon Minimum Age: 60 months Binding: Sports Brand: Wilson EAN: 0999999335739 Label: Wilson Manufacturer: Wilson Material Type: full-grain-leather Model: F1100 Publisher: Wilson Release Date: April 04, 2006 Studio: Wilson Sales Rank: 2774 MPN: F1100
Features:
Official size and weight
Official game ball of the National Football League
Deep pebbles and firm texture and enhanced gripability
Features NFL Commissioner's Roger Goodell signature stamp
Leather cover, 3-ply VPU bladder, and double lacing for reinforcement
Amazon.com Product Description: Grab onto a piece of history with Wilson's official NFL game ball--The Duke--which is dedicated to football legend Wellington "Duke" Mara. More than just a piece of memorabilia, The Duke is designed with the serious competitor in mind, with genuine hand-sewn, Tanned in Tack leather for superior playability and grip, and 3-ply VPU bladder for maximum durability and air retention. Other features include double lacing, the official NFL seal in gold, and Commissioner Roger Goodell signature stamp.
The return of The Duke.
Wellington "The Duke" Mara passed away in October, 2005 at the age of 89 after dedicating 81 years to the New York Giants as an administrator, owner, and unwavering booster. In 1940, heeding the advice of influential team owners Tim Mara of the New York Giants and George Halas of the Chicago Bears, the NFL selected Wilson as the league's official football supplier. The following year, Wilson introduced a redesigned football and named it "The Duke" in honor of Mara's son, Wellington. The Duke stayed in play for nearly three decades until the NFL and AFL merged in 1969.
About Wilson At the heart of sports history for almost a century, Wilson has been influential and intimately involved in shaping the games of tennis, golf, baseball, and American football. As the originator of breakthrough technologies, Wilson has produced legendary classics and earned world-wide legitimacy in each sport it participates in. The world's leading manufacturer of ball sports equipment, Wilson's core sports include tennis, baseball, American football, golf, basketball, softball, badminton, and squash. A division of Helsinki-based Amer Sports, Wilson is headquartered in Chicago.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Misleading Picture
This is the real thing, and obviously a great football. My only complaint is that it is not as pictured. The ball for 2008 has 8 stars on the new NFL logo, one for each division. The first 2 Goodell ... Read More
Rating: - Simply Awesome Ball!
I'm from The Netherlands so not really familiar with american football (as of yet) but more with real football we play here. But i can savely say that this ball is simply excellent!!! I recommend this ball ... Read More
Rating: - The real thing
This is THE ACTUAL BALL that the professionals of the NFL use, so how can you give it anything other than five stars. This is like driving Jeff Gordon's stockcar or swinging Barry Bonds' bat -- it may not ... Read More
Rating: - Know what you're buying
This is the official football used by the NFL and you'll be paying for it. If you want an affordable, durable, all-weather football, there are great balls by Spaulding, Nike, even Wilson, in the $20-$40 range. ... Read More
Rating: - Great Product
This football is the exact one the NFL League uses. It is of the highest quality. Thanks for a great product and excellent service.
- Misleading Picture
- Simply Awesome Ball!