Army Black Knights | Official “Old Ironsides” Nike Game Football

The 2022 Army-Navy Uniform and football tell the story of the soldiers of the 1st Armored Division during World War II. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Torch and the commencement of American ground operations against Axis forces in the European theater, which included North Africa.

Operation Torch marked the 1st Armored Division’s entry into the crucible of combat. The resilience, grit, and commitment demonstrated by the soldiers ultimately resulted in the defeat of Axis forces in North Africa. In the harsh desert against a determined enemy, the members of the 1st Armored Division were forged into “Iron Soldiers” and learned the lessons that would guide them to success in subsequent operations in Italy and Western Europe.

On December 10, Army will honor the “Iron Soldiers” of the 1st Armored Division and take the field in Philadelphia inspired by the story of “Old Ironsides.”  In honor of their legacy, Army will proudly wear their patches and adopt their mottos, with the patch featuring as the third panel logo on this year’s football.

Get ready for this year’s game the right way with this limited edition collector’s item. Score yours before it’s too late!

*Due to the handling process of natural, authentic leather, footballs may vary in color from the images shown.