Wilson Official NFL Game Football (1993-2005)- Paul Tagliabue Signature

Price : $89.95

Product Description

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Throw the same ball the pros throw every Sunday with the top-of-the-line Wilson F1000 leather ball, which is designed for the highest level of competitive play. It features Wilson's patented 3-ply VPU bladder, designed to provide the best durability and air-retention in on the market. The three layers of lining are hand stitched to the football panels to allow the ball to maintain its shape. Doubled-lacing reinforces and raises the laces for an enhanced grip so youÕll pass like a pro every time. The official ball of the NFL since 1941, it's a great ball for the serious fan or collector.

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, and Tanned in Tack leather for superior playability and grip. Other features include double lacing, the official NFL seal in gold, and former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue 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.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 6.9 x 5 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009KMXVA
• Item model number: WTF1000
  

Product Features

• Official game ball of the National Football League
• Deep pebbles and firm texture and enhanced gripability
• Features former NFL Commissioner's Paul Tagliabue signature stamp

 

Wilson Official NFL Game Football (1993-2005)- Paul Tagliabue Signature

 

Customer Reviews

I shopped around for quite awhile - this was the best price I found. This is the same football that is sold in sporting goods stores, when you can find it in stock, for at least $30 more.

This was an older, signed model (signed by some obscure player, who no longer plays) - though it was not advertised as such. It was probably was a publicity unit offered by the team at some point I returned it without problem. 'Just had to eat the shipping costs.