Dallas, TX: Today, Navy Football unveiled their newest limited-edition football honoring Navy Heisman heroes Roger Staubach and Joe Bellino for their December 14 rivalry against Army.  Custom crafted by Team Issue, the market leader in custom game-day footballs, Navy’s Golden Anchor ball was designed to honor Navy’s golden era of football featuring a gold foil-stamped, Navy anchor logo.  The retro logo is flanked by stamped signatures of Navy Heisman heroes, #12 Staubach and #27 Bellino who anchored their teams to glory in 1963 and 1960 respectively.  The 2019 season marks the 150th anniversary of college football and 140 years for the Midshipmen.

Best of all, the game footballs Navy will use against Army Saturday were actually used in the Staubach Family Turkey Bowl to break them in for the Mids. True football fans know leather game balls get better once they’ve seen some action.  What better way to get them ready for the Army Navy game than to let the Staubach’s take them out for a spin at Thanksgiving.

Continuing a tradition of making custom game day balls to honor Navy’s deep history and cherished institution, Team Issue founder Chris Calandro said, “We’re very proud to make the Navy Golden Anchor ball because this design not only honors heroes of the Navy gridiron, but also heroes who served our great nation.  And to break them out at the Staubach Turkey Bowl and see Roger slinging them was definitely a highlight!”

Navy AD of Equipment Operations, Greg Morgenthaler added, “We’re very excited to use the Golden Anchor Team Issue ball against Army because it honors two of our best and most cherished players and alumni.  Their presence is always with the program and now their winning spirit will be with us on the field.”

About Navy’s Custom Golden Anchor Game Ball:

• Design inspired by the golden era of Navy Football
• Features Gold foil-stamped retro Navy anchor logo flanked by foil-stamped signatures of Navy Heisman heroes, #12 Roger Staubach (1963 winner) and #27 Joe Bellino (1960 winner)

• Made in Dallas, Texas.  A limited edition of 150 footballs will be available for fans and collectors to purchase at www.teamissue.com

About Roger Staubach

• 1963 Heisman Trophy winner
• After graduation, served in the US Navy including tour of duty in Vietnam
• Joined Dallas Cowboys in 1969.  Led team to 2 Super Bowl victories
• 11-year career with 6 Pro Bowl honors

About Joe Bellino

• 1960 Heisman Trophy winner
• After graduation, served four years of active service in the US Navy
• Joined Boston Patriots in 1961 as a kick return specialist
• After football, served total of 28 years in the US Navy and Naval Reserve and retired with rank of Captain.

About Team Issue:  Engineered, designed and manufactured in Dallas, Texas; Team Issue’s custom footballs are trusted by championship high school and college programs across the nation. They’re hand crafted to the highest standards with technologies that propel the game forward.  Team Issue delivers leather game footballs with custom foil-stamped team logos, premier quality cowhide options, custom sizes and colorized laces.

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