Wilson employees, Bulldog football field in Magnolia Network program
The Magnolia Network program Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things has produced a 12-minute episode spotlighting the work of employees at Ada’s Wilson football factory.
The “Football” episode is number 15 of season 3 and can be viewed on the Magnolia Network website.
The program provides a history of football design, followed by a visit to the Wilson football factory. Several Wilson employees describe and demonstrate how they make footballs by hand. The program also shows employees testing the finished product on the Ada High School football field.
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