Game used NFL footballs..help...

[cohibasmoker]

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I get my footballs from a variety of sources. Prior to the 2009 season, the NFL did NOT have a policy mandating that referee's mark a football - some refs did it and others didn't so I don't rely on whether or not a ball is a "gamer" because there is some kind of mark (s) on it.

I've always felt that anyone can take a marker and mark a football so I look for other factors. If I feel comfortable with a football and if the ball has a "so-called" referee marking (s) on it - so be it.

Jim

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[Haylo]

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Jim,
Do you have a 2009 NFC Championship game ball?

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[cohibasmoker]

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Jim,
Do you have a 2009 NFC Championship game ball?

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Sorry but I do NOT have a ball from that game.

[cohibasmoker]

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Tom,

Welcome to the forum.

Shouldn't a game used ball have the officials initals on it to signify that it was checked and deemed fit for use? I didn't see initals on the ball you showed.

Pictures of a ball that I recieved from the Philadelphia Eagles web site is attached. It is from last years NFC championship game. Above "THE DUKE" is what I believe to be the officals initials.

Do K balls not get initals?

Rob - Is there a team name (Eagles) laser-printed on the panel under the NFL shield?

Jim

[Rob]

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Tom :I got this for around $200 thru the Eagles web site. They do not have anymore on their web site.

http://store.philadelphiaeagles.com/Philadelphia-Eagles-Game-Used-_1404016750_PG.html

It may be worthwhile to call them and see if they have any left.

[Rob]

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Jim,


There is a team name (Eagles) laser-printed on the panel under the NFL shield. I can hopefully take a picture and post Wednesday.

Rob

[tjm5711]

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Thanks! Very reasonable prices on the Eagles site ! Wish the Bears site wasn't highway-robbery. But they don't sell game-used stuff like that !

[cohibasmoker]

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Thanks! Very reasonable prices on the Eagles site ! Wish the Bears site wasn't highway-robbery. But they don't sell game-used stuff like that !

There's a Bears ball currently on eBay. It looks fine to me and it the ball stays around it's current price, it would be a good deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chicago-Bears-Football-Game-Ball-or-Practice-Ball_W0QQitemZ130353775129QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e59b0c219

Rob, I visit the Eagles website often but missed that football. That was a steal for that football - Congrats. A scan isn't necessary, I just didn't see it in the original posting.

Jim

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[NEFAN]

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I believe the "3" after the "16" on mine has something to do with which Referee uses that ball. If anyone can elaborate on this. Please do !

I beleive the second number represents a specific ball ie.. if there a 20 balls they would be individually numbered. Just my opinion.

[cohibasmoker]

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Another important aspect of authentic gamers is dating the football. If the Colts go undefeated this year, any football from this season may be a tad more valuable than Colts footballs from previous seasons.

What I've found is there may be three ways to date a football; the Commissioner, the number of stars in the NFL shield and the date stamp under the Made in USA stamp.

2006: Tagliabue (Pre-season) & Goddell. 22 Stars in the NFL Shield and the first letter in the date stamp should be "J"

2007: Goddell, 22 Stars in the NFL shield and the letter "K";

2008: Goddell, 8 Stars in the NFL shield and the letter "A"; and finally,

2009: Goddell, 8 Stars in the shield and the letter "B".

Just my observations. Just remember, in this hobby the only thing that's consistent is it's inconsistency.

Jim

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[Haylo]

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Hello,
I know that the NFC Champ game has it's own labeled football, how about a Div. game? I was wondering if there would be a 2009 game ball from the Cardinals @ Panthers? Or did they use reg. issue footballs?

Has anyone seen an NFC Champ game ball with Cardinals etch in it?

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I'm looking for a 2009 NFC Championship football Cards vs Eagles..