If anyone ever had an NFL football in their hands or caught a glimpse of it during a game, they might have noticed a small ...

That includes selecting the NFL football itself, which now honors Mara’s nickname with the words “The Duke” emblazoned on each one. Zender said his team initially was frustrated by the ...

Wilson’s factory in Ada, Ohio, continues to handcraft each football to this day, ensuring a high standard of quality for every NFL game. The NFL originally adopted “The Duke” nickname for ...