1.  They gave him a standing ovation from the dugout and promised to present him with the game ball.

2.  Although Bledsoe was presented the game ball after the win over the Broncos, the big thing for him was just getting into the win column.

3.  And even Aikman gave the coach a game ball.

4.  And Belichick gets a game ball after one of the worst starts in franchise history.

5.  And some English teachers were delighted that students had seen Joe Dimaggio throw out a game ball.

6.  As the corps of cadets accepted the game ball from the Air Force game, the team had to leave its latest success behind.

7.  As they walked through the players tunnel for the final time as owners, Linda Carter clutched the game ball.

8.  Beginning this season, the NFL prohibits players from handling game balls during the week before the game.

9.  Bird saved the game ball, which will be painted and presented to Bender at a later date.

10.  Bledsoe probably has taken home more game balls after kneel-downs than any player in NFL history.