This 2-Pack Mini Football is pink and NFL Licensed. It displays the Super Bowl XLIII Logo and the late Rodger Goodell’s Signature.

A brief history…

“The Duke” Returns To The Field. In honor of the late New York Giants owner, Wellington Mara, one of the most beloved and respected figures in professional sports history, the NFL has returned the name of the official game ball to “The Duke”. Wellington Mara, who spent 81 years with the New York Giants and made numerous contributions to the NFL, was named Wellington by his father after the Duke of Wellington. He was given the nickname “The Duke” as a youngster by Giants players. The NFL game ball was known as “The Duke” from 1941 to 1969. The NFL first used a ball in honor of Wellington Mara called “The Duke” in 1941 at the suggestion of Chicago Bears owner George Halas, who had helped arrange with Giants owner Tim Mara “Wellington’s father” for Wilson Sporting Goods Co. to become the leagues official supplier of game balls. “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. Wilson has been a partner with the NFL for over 65 years, this is believed to be one of the longest agreements in sports history.

Here’s what you need to know…

• 1  Wilson Super Bowl XVIII Pink Mini Football (2-Pack)

• Pink Mini Ball

• NFL Licensed

• Displays Super Bowl 43 Logo and the late Rodger Goodell’s Signature

• UPC #: 883813316328

• This product will ship in a black poly tube sleeve with one ball in the box and the other loose. Because they are not in a shipper box, some damage may occur to the packaging for the one ball that has it.