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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Broncos head coach Sean Payton handed out five game balls because a simple two or three couldn’t have done the trick.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
As for the limited edition golden 100-year game ball replica from Spalding, it’s priced at $75.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Cristobal gave the group the game ball during the on-field postgame celebration.
—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
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
As for the limited edition golden 100-year game ball replica from Spalding, it’s priced at $75.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Cristobal gave the group the game ball during the on-field postgame celebration.
—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
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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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