Close Ken, according to the “MesoAmerican Ballgame” website, “Some of the balls had human skulls at the core. Rubber strips were wound around skulls to form a large hollow ball. Because it’s hollow, the ball would be lighter and bounce higher than a ball that was solid rubber. The size of the balls varied from location to location. Some balls were about the size of a softball and others were larger than a beach ball. The balls could weigh as much as 8 pounds.”
Thanks for the ping cuz. I am not working tonight and can actually watch the show live not on tape. I have made 2 trips to the Yucatan and at Chichen Itza walked the ball courts they have there. Very cool. Should be a good episode.