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Originally Posted by Michael B
That was my first impression on this also except for the fact that the ball is on the floor and it looks like a football (soccer ball) and not a rugby football. The first ones to use a rubber bladder, made by Richard Lindon in the 1840's, were slightly oblong (buttonball).
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Same thoughts here. I will post a close-up of the ball later - it appears to be round, but I will be interested to hear your opinions.
Thanks Brent and Michael. This is out of my sports wheelhouse, as I generally only collect baseball (anything old) or football action.