Even when Ohio doesn’t send a team to the Super Bowl, we still send the footballs, thanks to Wilson.

I’ll take that over a short-lived victory any day.

Previously:

• Wilson footballs | Made in Ohio (video) 
• You can thank Ohio for pro football.

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Our sports photo of the day: Aaron Plummer laces an official game ball for the Super Bowl XLVI at Wilson Sporting Goods Co. in Ada, Ohio.

Photo by Tony Dejak/AP