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F1100 NFL Duke Game Football by Wilson.

The Return of The "DUKE" The NFL in conjunction with Wilson Sports have brought back "The Duke", the first re-branding of the league's official football since 1969. Effective May 1, 2006, the "Official NFL Game Ball" has become "The Duke" in honor of football legend Wellington "Duke" Mara. Mara, who passed away in October 2005 at the age of 89, dedicated 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.

"The Duke" football is still crafted by skilled workers at the Wilson Football Factory in Ada, Ohio -- the world's only dedicated football factory. In terms of design, construction and performance, "The Duke" is identical to the previous NFL F1000 Game Football. Players and fans, however, should see major changes from a distance. The NFL logo has vanished, making room for the NFL shield, and "The Duke" name.

Top quality leather cover.
Tanned-in tack is the built in tackiness that keeps the football gripable after extended use.
Patented, 3-ply VPU bladder made in the USA to provide the best durability and air retention.
Three layers of lining are hand stitched to the football panels to allow the football to maintain its shape.
Lockstitch construction is a Wilson guarantee that each stitch is independent of the other. Pulling a thread will not unravel the seam.
Commissioner Roger Goodell facsimile signature.
Double-lacing reinforces and raises the laces for enhanced grip when passing.
Wilson has been the official football of the NFL since 1941. Made in the USA.

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