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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Kai was holding the game ball from Alexander’s first win since June 23, 2022, while his dad fielded questions from reporters about his win in a spot start for the Astros against the A’s, the team that released him earlier this season.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
In the Cowboys’ first two games after March 17, Norton threw back-to-back complete games, both Livermore wins, and received the game ball each time.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Somewhere, hanging around the home, is the game ball from his career-best 60-point performance last season.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Andy Reid presented a game ball to the legendary Adam Teicher, who will be retiring during the offseason.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
In the Cowboys’ first two games after March 17, Norton threw back-to-back complete games, both Livermore wins, and received the game ball each time.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Somewhere, hanging around the home, is the game ball from his career-best 60-point performance last season.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Andy Reid presented a game ball to the legendary Adam Teicher, who will be retiring during the offseason.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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