By Dan Ralph Growing up, Quentin Commanda dreamt of playing in the NFL and reaching the Super Bowl. The pro football career never happened, but Commanda is closer to Super Bowl LIX than most. The NFL unveiled a football designed by the 44-year-old Nipissing First Nation (Garden Village, Ont.) artist last week as part of its lead-up to Sunday’s game in New Orleans. “Football was something I was very passionate about growing up and the NFL was always something I kind of imagined playing in,” Commanda said. “But I realize this is a huge platform and an amazing opportunity and I wanted to make the best of it. “To be part of the Super Bowl, I am very much aware of the impact it will have. It still doesn’t feel…
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