February 17, 2025, Press Release from Bowling Green State University: BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – For two dozen Bowling Green State University students, Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans served as a window to what could be possible through a career in sports.
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The one name that has been the same for all 59 Super Bowls has been Wilson and the workers at the Ada factory are proud to see their work displayed in the biggest game of the year.
The Lima City School, Ohio State, and NFL standout passed away last month after battling ALS since 2016. White would go on to play college football with the Buckeyes in the mid-'80s, then was drafted by the Detroit Lions. White played for the Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Atlanta Falcons. Even when he was diagnosed with ALS, White continued to be a fixture in the Lima area.
The Wilson Football Factory is located on Liberty Street, and inside its walls lies an important part of the football season. The footballs that you see during NFL games are made here. The footballs made here are also used for high school football and college football. Special footballs are made here as well, such as ones that are specially made for the Super Bowl.