game ball
noun
: a ball (such as a football) presented to a player or coach in recognition of an outstanding contribution to a team victory
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Just look at the game’s most impactful players — the ones who earned game balls.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
In the locker room afterward, Woodson handed out two game balls — one to Gunn, and one to Johnson.
—Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
About 90 minutes before the calendar turned to 2024, Love, along with teammate Aaron Jones, rang in the new year with a special on-field interview that included the usual game balls for the players of the game.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2024
Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, who was announced as play-caller a few weeks ago and made his debut Sunday, was also awarded a game ball.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
The Ravens should have given offensive coordinator Todd Monken a game ball Saturday night.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2024
Antetokounmpo thought the Pacers took the official game ball from the court after the game and stormed down the Indiana tunnel with some teammates, demanding the ball back.
Turns out, the Bucks had the official game ball the entire time — the Pacers took the backup game ball.
—Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
Allen, who didn't score until the Cavs had a 21-point lead, finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and was given a game ball.
—Dick Scanlon, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
At the next dead ball, the Lakers honored James with a video tribute and presented him with the game ball.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
In the locker room afterward, Woodson handed out two game balls — one to Gunn, and one to Johnson.
—Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
About 90 minutes before the calendar turned to 2024, Love, along with teammate Aaron Jones, rang in the new year with a special on-field interview that included the usual game balls for the players of the game.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2024
Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, who was announced as play-caller a few weeks ago and made his debut Sunday, was also awarded a game ball.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
The Ravens should have given offensive coordinator Todd Monken a game ball Saturday night.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2024
Antetokounmpo thought the Pacers took the official game ball from the court after the game and stormed down the Indiana tunnel with some teammates, demanding the ball back.
Turns out, the Bucks had the official game ball the entire time — the Pacers took the backup game ball.
—Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
Allen, who didn't score until the Cavs had a 21-point lead, finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and was given a game ball.
—Dick Scanlon, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
At the next dead ball, the Lakers honored James with a video tribute and presented him with the game ball.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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