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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Cristobal gave the group the game ball during the on-field postgame celebration.
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CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Schottenheimer could be seen yelling while pointing at the game ball, which became a souvenir for the rookie running back shortly after.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
For Johnson, there were no game balls to distribute inside the locker room.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Throw in a few more Pro Bowl nods, years of jersey swaps, game balls, other awards and soon, a trophy case won’t be enough for all that greatness.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Schottenheimer could be seen yelling while pointing at the game ball, which became a souvenir for the rookie running back shortly after.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
For Johnson, there were no game balls to distribute inside the locker room.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Throw in a few more Pro Bowl nods, years of jersey swaps, game balls, other awards and soon, a trophy case won’t be enough for all that greatness.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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