This white panel Spalding American Football League football has a little twist. Branded as commissioner on one side panel is Pete Rozelle, the NFL head honcho.
This would date the ball to 1969 as in '70 the leagues merged under the NFL shield.
The offered ball, which does not hold air, is signed by about 36 members of the Broncos in ballpoint ink. Included are: Pete Duranko, Henry D. Jones, George Burrell, Paul Smith, Walt Barnes, Sam Brunell, Grady Cavness, Tom Buckman, Dave Costa, Frank Richter, Steve Tensi, Ken Criter, John Embree, Rich Jackson, Floyd Little, Larry Ell, Wandy Williams, Jay Bachman, Gary Crane, Pete Jaquess, John Huard, Jimmy Smith, Al Pastrana, Bob Young, Gus Hollomon, Mike Schnitker, Mike Current, Larry Kaminski and a few more.
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(JSA Auction Letter)