The factory in the rural village of Ada, Ohio, makes the game balls used by every NFL team along with many of the nation’s top college programs and high schools.

How are NFL footballs different from other footballs? Wilson makes five different sizes for players of all levels, from the pros to youth leagues. Some have different patterns. NFL balls are ...

Since 1941, Wilson has made every football used by the league ... from the pros to youth leagues. Some have different patterns. NFL balls are notable for the lack of a stripe on the ends.