How many panels are there on a football?

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How many panels are there on a football?

Question #93882. Asked by purcy.
Last updated Feb 13 2017.

MonkeyOnALeash

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MonkeyOnALeash

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American:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/361972-what-is-the-official-size-of-the-nfl-football/

The Rest of the World:

http://mentalfloss.com/article/51296/evolution-soccer-balls

Response last updated by CmdrK on Feb 13 2017.
Mar 24 2008, 7:22 PM

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Answer 1

BRY2K
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BRY2K
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Most modern footballs (soccerballs) are stitched from 32 panels of waterproofed leather or plastic: pigskin, 12 regular pentagons and 20 regular hexagons.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_%28ball%29

Mar 24 2008, 5:53 PM

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dj168
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dj168
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If you mean American football, I believe 4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_(gridiron_football)

Response last updated by CmdrK on Feb 13 2017.
Mar 24 2008, 5:55 PM