During his rookie season, the Yanks became the Dallas Texans, which became the Baltimore Colts in 1953. Marchetti played 13 seasons with the Colts and helped them win NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959. During his career, he was noted for being effective against the run and a relentless pass-rusher. He was voted "the greatest defensive end in pro football history" by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972.

This full size Colts white panel football was signed in black by Marchetti and inscribed, "HOF 72." This ball includes a Great Moments COA.

*** The nipple of the football has been pushed inside the football. It is visible, and possible to fix with the right tools ***