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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Harbaugh said in the locker room afterward that everyone was deserving of a game ball for the victorious effort but singled out about half a dozen players, including Herbert, rookie receiver Ladd McConkey and punter JK Scott. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 The forward, written by Hopkins, touches on his game ball tribute. Nasha Smith, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 If the Broncos win this, give Antonio Pierce a game ball. Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Told by reporters about Campbell’s remorse for not giving him a game ball on such a special night, Goff laughed. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for game ball 

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of game ball was in 1853

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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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