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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Foster acknowledged getting emotional in the locker room afterward when athletic director Martin Jarmond handed him the game ball in honor of his first victory.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
McMorris said he was awarded a game ball for his effort.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
That cherished game ball from the Cowboys blowout was given to her when Steve still could speak.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
The team gave Moore a custom No. 63 jersey recognizing the state’s 63rd governor and presented him with a custom game ball.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
McMorris said he was awarded a game ball for his effort.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
That cherished game ball from the Cowboys blowout was given to her when Steve still could speak.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
The team gave Moore a custom No. 63 jersey recognizing the state’s 63rd governor and presented him with a custom game ball.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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