Let’s Talk About How Football Is Made Let’s start •You will be surprised to know that the first American football was built
in 1892. (From start to finish, a football takes approximately three days to make.) •In the early stages of the game, a pig’s bladder was inflated and used as
the ball. •However, today’s football is just an inflated rubber bladder, which is
enclosed in a pebble-grained leather cover. (One cowhide can produce as many as 20 footballs.)
•The uneven shape makes it quite difficult to catch and causes
unpredictable bounces as well. However, white laces on the ball’s surface help the players to hold it. •When it comes to the manufacturing process, the strongest part of the
cowhide is selected. It helps to make a ball durable and strong. •Th toe ball is also stamped with a logo and inspected carefully. •After the complete manufacturing process, final inspection is carried out.
The quality control department checks the football and its different aspects from shape to size. •After that, the football is boxed and shipped. ( Each team will receive 54
balls for the Super Bowl.) All right, everyone, that’s it ou
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