The Duke NFL Football

Throughout American sports history, no other brand has been partnered with a league longer than Wilson has been with the NFL. Not only has every point scored in the NFL been with a Wilson Football, but every Wilson NFL game ball has been handcrafted in Ada, OH by skilled craftsmen and women for decades. "The Duke" NFL football was named in honor of the game's pioneering legend and NY Giants owner, Wellington Mara. Back when Mara was a young boy taking in the game from the sidelines, the Giants players dubbed him "The Duke" and years later, the NFL game ball took on this nickname too. Bring home "The Duke" today, which is as close as a fan can get to the authentic, on-field icon that's been passed, caught and carried by the game's greatest since the NFL started in 1941. SINCE 1941: Wilson and the NFL have the longest official ball partnership in sports, on-field together since 1941. HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made from exclusive Horween leather by Wilson’s skilled craftsmen and women in Ada, Ohio. NFL OFFICIAL: Made by the #1 brand in football, “The Duke” is the Official Football of the NFL and is used in every game throughout the season. GENUINE LEATHER: Every NFL game ball since 1955 has been handmade in Ada, Ohio with the highest quality, exclusive Horween leather. THE WILSON TRADEMARK: The trademarked Wilson W is pressed into every panel of leather, a small symbol that signifies authenticity of “The Duke.” TRUE TO THE GAME: The Wilson NFL “The Duke” Game Football is the closest to what is used by the pros every season; however, footballs used for NFL games may have unique specifications, digital technology, and/or stricter quality controls or tolerances. CUSTOM: Customize your Duke by adding a personal message alongside your favorite NFL team’s graphics.