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Are footballs still made with leather?
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Yes, footballs are still made with cowhide leather. The grained leather panels allow for a better grip, and laces hold the panels together in their iconic oval shape. Browse a wide selection of sports equipment and authenticated memorabilia on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Leather Football
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A Vintage 18 Panel Leather Football.
A vintage leather soccer ball with eighteen leather panels and
Category
Vintage 1960s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Monumental Leather Football
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun oversized leather Wilson football measuring 30" long. Massive version of "The Duke." Likely a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
2 Antique English Mark Cross Leather Footballs Futbols Soccer Balls 6"
By Mark Cross
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of circa 1930s brown leather footballs / soccer balls manufactured by Mark Cross Company. Made
Category
Vintage 1930s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Antique Baines Football Trade Card, Blackburn Rovers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to
Category
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Baines Football Trade Card, Newcastle, Well Centred
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on
Category
Vintage 1920s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Baines Football Trade Card, Rochdale. Well Centred
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on
Category
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
