Product Description: Wilson Official NFL Duke Leather Game Ball
Wilson Sporting Goods and the NFL have announced the return of The Duke, the first re-branding of the National Football League's official football since 1969. This brand new design started in 2006, consisting of the highest grade top quality leather cover, patented 3-ply VPU bladder, double-lacing reinforcement for enhanced grip. This ball sets the standard as being...
Wilson Sporting Goods and the NFL have announced the return of The Duke, the first re-branding of the National Football League's official football since 1969. This brand new design started in 2006, consisting of the highest grade top quality leather cover, patented 3-ply VPU bladder, double-lacing reinforcement for enhanced grip. This ball sets the standard as being the official size and weight with the official Wilson NFL seal and is the only football without stripes. This football known as, The Duke is 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 Th