How NFL Footballs Are Made

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NFL footballs are sewn and laced by hand, Via Wilson.com

Take a behind the scenes look at how every NFL Wilson Duke leather game ball is made from start to finish.

Each Wilson “The Duke” NFL football is crafted using a meticulous 6-step process that includes cutting, stamping, sewing, turning, lacing, and molding. As the Official Game Football of the NFL since 1941, Wilson has been at the heart of every snap, play, and touchdown in NFL history. Manufactured in Ada, Ohio, since 1955, these footballs are a symbol of quality and tradition. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how every NFL Duke leather game ball is made, from selecting the perfect leather panels to the final inspection that ensures each ball meets NFL standards.

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Every football ever used in an NFL game since 1941 was hand sewn at the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada Ohio. Gear Patrol shared this video detailing the process on Youtube!


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