Special

Gift certificates

Special offers

Help

Join our FREE Email Mailing List

Cleveland Browns Team Shop - Home Page :: Footballs :: "The Duke" Authentic NFL Game Ball

Printable version

Larger View

"The Duke" Authentic NFL Game Ball
SKU 17988

Official Size Leather-traditional feel. Ultimate performance in all conditions provides superior playability fo rthe elite competitor. Footballs may be delivered inflated or deflated. ...more

Details


Price:	$140.00

Options

Quantity

Add to cart

Product Description:
"The Duke" is named after one of the most beloved and respected figures in pro sports history Wellington Mara who spent 81 years with the Giants and made numberous contributions to the NFL. He was named Willington by his father after the Duke of Wellington. He was given the name "The Duke" as a youngster by Giants players. The NFL game ball was known as "The Duke" from 1941 to 1969.

"The Duke" ball was used through 1969 but was discontinued prior to the 1970 season, the first to be played in the NFL-American Football League merger.

The NFL and AFL continued using a Wilson Football but with a new Design.