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.
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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
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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
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“Game ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20ball. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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