Navy Football Reveals Limited-Edition Team Issue Game Ball Honoring the Navy’s Origins
Navy Football and Big Game Football Factory have teamed up to create one of the most meaningful game balls ever produced for the Army–Navy rivalry. Inspired by the Navy’s earliest beginnings and the iconic USS Constitution, this Limited-Edition Team Issue game ball brings 250 years of naval legacy straight to the gridiron.
With only a select number produced, this handcrafted piece stands as both a performance-ready football and a historical artifact, one that captures the pride, grit, and heritage of Navy Football.
The design is rooted in the history of the United States Navy’s six original frigates, led by the legendary USS Constitution, better known as Old Ironsides. Launched in 1797, the ship earned its nickname after enemy cannonballs bounced off its sturdy hull during battle, marking it as a symbol of unmatched toughness and resilience. More than two centuries later, it remains undefeated in battle and continues to serve as a proud representation of American naval strength.
That same fighting spirit is embodied in this limited-edition game ball, which will make its official on-field debut when Navy takes on Army on December 13, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland.
This isn’t just a football. It’s a tribute to Navy heritage, crafted with intention from lace to leather. The custom design was built in direct collaboration with the Midshipmen, ensuring that every feature connects back to the Academy, the fleet, and the mission.
The lace system tells a powerful story. Each lace includes six red stripes representing the Navy’s six original frigates. Surrounding the laces, an intricate rope pattern includes 63 knots on each side, a total of 126 knots, honoring Navy’s 63 victories in the 126 historical matchups against Army. Even the iconography pulls directly from the USS Constitution, including the eagle emblem from the ship’s stern, six symbolic stars, and touches of copper reflecting the ship’s lower hull.
The material profile is equally premium. Made with red Horween leather, clutch stripes, white and red KR19 laces, and the unmistakable NAVY badge, this ball brings authenticity and craftsmanship together in a way that reflects both the Naval Academy and the history behind it.
Each football is handcrafted in the United States by Big Game Football Factory using top-grade American leather, reinforcing the connection between tradition, quality, and pride. Every ball also arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity, preserving its value as a true collector’s item.
Produced in limited quantities, this piece of Navy Football history won’t last long. Secure yours today and own a tangible tribute to the Navy’s proud legacy and relentless spirit.
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