Show me your Game Used NFL Helmet

[helmets]

I haven't seen any posts on GU NFL helmets. My apologies if I have missed one.

Future HOF Jason Witten 2006 Throwback - XL Schutt Air Advantage with T-ROPO-DW mask.

[princip]

Nice Witten throwback! Thanks for this thread.

Here are two of my favorites, in my collection:

Jim Zorn 1976-77 Riddell PAC 3 KRA-Lite II Shell Date Coded 01-76
http://www.greenglare.com/images/jz1.png

Lofa Tatupu 2005 Rookie Riddell Revolution Helmet - Super Bowl Season
http://www.greenglare.com/images/lt1.gif

More pics can be seen here: http://www.greenglare.com/

[nyjetsfan14]

Future HOF Jason Witten...

Whoa...we're putting Witten in Canton already??? I mean it is a neat helmet but maybe we should wait until he makes a big play in a playoff game (one they actually win) before we give him the jacket...

[SkubeBats]

Hello,
This is the only game used football helmet I have in my collection. It's a game used Packers helmet from March 1968 (sticker inside helmet reads L3 68). The Packers emblem is a 2 piece sticker white on green. I was told it was used by Boyd Dowler it has his name in black marker inside helmet and Dowler autographed it on the outside. It show game use with many scuff and nicks on the outside. Hope you enjoy seeing this game used helmet. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Thanks,:)
Jamie
jlschultz180@wi.rr.com

[princip]

Hello,
This is the only game used football helmet I have in my collection. It's a game used Packers helmet from March 1968 (sticker inside helmet reads L3 68). The Packers emblem is a 2 piece sticker white on green. I was told it was used by Boyd Dowler it has his name in black marker inside helmet and Dowler autographed it on the outside. It show game use with many scuff and nicks on the outside. Hope you enjoy seeing this game used helmet. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Thanks,:)
Jamie
jlschultz180@wi.rr.com

Thanks jamie. I never realized the Pack used double layered decals back in the day. Very nice helmet there.

[aeneas01]

here are some photos posted by guu members in other threads - some real beauties...

drj:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9631&stc=1&d=1197429991

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9632&stc=1&d=1197429991

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9633&stc=1&d=1197429991

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8786&stc=1&d=1195887411

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10247&stc=1&d=1199206945

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11897&stc=1&d=1203997461

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11898&stc=1&d=1203997461

rkgibson:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8793&stc=1&d=1195921165

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9679&stc=1&d=1197609592

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10037&stc=1&d=1198724949

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10038&stc=1&d=1198724949

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11745&stc=1&d=1203566237

jake51:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8884&stc=1&d=1196221361

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8946&stc=1&d=1196306608

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14325&stc=1&d=1213243642

gridman80:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9242&stc=1&d=1196656794

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9429&stc=1&d=1197087674

[aeneas01]

continued:

barry-debi:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9369&stc=1&d=1196921021

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9461&stc=1&d=1197153155

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9477&stc=1&d=1197154767

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9491&stc=1&d=1197155866

beantown:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9623&stc=1&d=1197429217

commando:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9667&stc=1&d=1197590066

jdr3:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10262&stc=1&d=1199236373

jayt1234:

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/jayt1234abcd/rh1.jpg

eric:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s194/ecky3/Game%20Used%20Collection/Football/Junior%20Seau/HPIM0066.jpg

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[princip]

I have detailed pics of this game worn Don Testerman TAK 29 Seahawks helmet shown in this pic. at my website:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9429&stc=1&d=1197087674
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/principm/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg

[aeneas01]

I have detailed pics of this game worn Don Testerman TAK 29 Seahawks helmet shown in this pic. at my website:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9429&stc=1&d=1197087674
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/principm/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg

i've visited your website before - you have some photos of some great looking seahawks gamers! but the link you provided above to your site doesn't work...

[aeneas01]

this is your site, right? great stuff featured...

http://www.greenglare.com/

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[princip]

this is your site, right? great stuff featured...

http://www.greenglare.com/

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Yep, that's it. Thanks!

[helmets]

Whoa...we're putting Witten in Canton already??? I mean it is a neat helmet but maybe we should wait until he makes a big play in a playoff game (one they actually win) before we give him the jacket...
I was wondering how many would question my wording. I don't much like the Cowboys, but let's face it - he is a lock if he stays healthy. Playoffs don't really matter when it comes to the Hall of Fame. How many big plays did Charlie Sanders make in the playoffs? Here is a rundown on all of the HOF Tight Ends.

Dave Casper 9yr.....378rec.....5,216yds..... 52TD
Mike Ditka 12..... 427.....5,812.....43
John Mackey 10.....331.....5,236.....38
Ozzie Newsome 13.....662.....7,980.....47
Charlie Sanders 10.....336.....4,817.....31
Kellen Winslow 9.....541.....6,741.....45
Jackie Smith 16.....480.....7,918.....40

It should be noted that Smith caught a total of 20 passes combined in his last 4 years.

Witten has played 5 1/2 years. His stats look like this
5.5.....394.....4,532.....23

He has more receptions than Sanders, Mackey, and Casper, and will pass Ditka by the end of the year.

If he plays 10 years, and stays healthy, his statistics should be around the following:
10.....716.....8,240.....42

More receptions and yards than any of them that are currently in the Hall of Fame. That is just over a 10 year career. With Romo under center, he is likely to maintain those numbers if he stays healthy, vs having a relic for a current QB like Favre. Sorry Jet Lover, he is a lock, big plays in playoffs or not.

Give him the jacket...

[shoremen44]

The game is different than when most of those tight ends played... o be a hall of famer to me you have to be dominant and at least at times the best and/or the most feared player on the field...

Witten is a good and maybe great tight end, but he is not head and shoulders above the rest...

I dont think he is going to catch Gonzalez... 12 ys... 853 rec... 10251yds... 73 TD

and isnt putting up the numbers of Gates... 6 yrs... 370 rec... 4765... 48 TD


He has had a great run so far and if he stays healthy and on a good passing team he has a chance, but to give out the jacket after 5 years is linsane... Football is simply too tough a game

[orioles03]

i would say say looking at todd heaps numbers if he would have been healthy and had a qb he would be hof worthy.you also have to remember he played with shannon sharpe his rookie year so he learned from the best sorry to go off topic just my 2 cents

[nyjetsfan14]

...vs having a relic for a current QB like Favre. Sorry Jet Lover, he is a lock, big plays in playoffs or not.

LOL, way to make it personal hater :D . How did this become about Favre or the Jets? Sure, Witten projected out will have some nice numbers and a shot at the Hall as MANY players in the league would. But 5 years a HOF career does not make (a lot of things can happen on the back end of a career - just ask Terrell Davis) and you wrote he IS a HOFer. I simply said there is much work to be done for him and big games in which he needs to put his signature on, ala Kellen Winslow. I know how it is when you have a collection piece and want it to be a grand a possible.

Anyhow, you want a true Jets lover? How about some props for Mickey Shuler who amassed over 5,000 career receiving yards, 460+ receptions, and 37 TD's in his 14 year career. A two time Pro Bowler and was the best pass catching tight end in the league during the prime of his career. I'd put him in but I admit I am extremely biased. I would put in the entire 1968 Championship team, Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, Curtis Martin (who should be a lock) so on and so on. Good think I don't work for the HOF cuz that place would be draped in green and white. But I have my own Jets HOF, just no induction ceremonies ;)

[helmets]

Fair enough.

Just ripping on your username a bit. As for Favre, I din't mean any disrespect, I simply was pointing out that with Romo, there is more stability down the road than with an older QB. Gonzalez was brought up, but look at who has been throwing to him the last few years. With a decent QB his numbers would be better. I was going to use Warner in my example, but they have Leinart, and Favre fit better with you being a Jets fan - or lover.

Didn't mean to get this thread off track.

[RKGIBSON]

Princip,

I would like to have the Shaun Alexander helmet if you ever want to part with it, sell or trade, please keep me in mind.

Attached are pictures of my Buffalo Bill's, Takeo Spikes from 2006 vs the Patriots. Also Micheal Vick's helmet worn every game in his last year, 2006.

Roger

[princip]

Princip,

I would like to have the Shaun Alexander helmet if you ever want to part with it, sell or trade, please keep me in mind.

Attached are pictures of my Buffalo Bill's, Takeo Spikes from 2006 vs the Patriots. Also Micheal Vick's helmet worn every game in his last year, 2006.

Roger


Thanks Roger,

Just so you know, not all of the helmets at my website(www.greenglare.com) are in my collection. Only, the ones with the similar backdrop; i.e. Jim Zorn, Tatupu, etc. are in my collection. My site's intention is for reference, ID, and nostalgia.

At the moment, I am looking for vintage Seahawks helmets only, 1976-79. If anyone has any for sale, or, trade I am interested. Pictures also, that I could put up on my website would be nice.

[aeneas01]

princip -

here are some photos i dug up from my database - i haven't had a chance to take a close look at all of them but some are definitely gamers. and i'm sure more than a few are from you site...

sold for $115
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/115x1.jpg

sold for $120
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/120f01.jpg

reached $150, reserve not met
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/150rnm01.jpg

sold for $160
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/161steal1.jpg

sold for $165
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/165y01.jpg

sold for $1,700
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/1700largent1.jpg

sold for $195
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/195gu01.jpg

sold for $199
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/199g01.jpg

sold for $200
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/2001.jpg

sold for $200
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/200gu1.jpg

sold for $220
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/220gameusedhawks1.jpg

sold for $259
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/25901.jpg

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[aeneas01]

continued...

sold for $350
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/350wgu1.jpg

sold for $380
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/380a1.jpg

sold for $400 (set)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/400steal06.jpg

sold for $500
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/5001.jpg

sold for $500
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/500zorn.jpg

sold for $95
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/9201.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/bike1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/dd_ke_helmet.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/e_bailey1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/jz12.png

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/ps_helmet1.jpg

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[princip]

princip -

here are some photos i dug up from my database - i haven't had a chance to take a close look at all of them but some are definitely gamers. and i'm sure more than a few are from you site...



sold for $1,700
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/1700largent1.jpg
















sold for $259
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/25901.jpg

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Thanks robert. The first one shown is suspect since the decal is very much wrong.

Do you have any more pictures/information for the one that was sold for $1,700? It looks to be the real deal, since the decal was positioned that way in 1976 for a lot of the helmets. However, must be from a lesser known player, probably defensive back, since the facemask preferred that year was the Dungard 210, or, BD-9.

That last one, I believe belonged to Brian Peets, yet, was used in a museum setup to commemorate the expansion teams of '76. Thus there are some weird holes drilled into it for display purposes.

[princip]

Thanks robert. The first one shown is suspect since the decal is very much wrong.

Was referring to this one:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/115x1.jpg

file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/principm/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-6.jpg

[princip]

This is the same helmet; i.e. possibly #88 Brian Peets:

file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/principm/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-7.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/25901.jpg
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/principm/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-8.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/380a1.jpg

[aeneas01]

yeah, those are the same helmet. as far as the $1,700 lid is concerned, it was sold as a largent gamer - here's the only other photo i have of it...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/1700largent2.jpg

[princip]

yeah, those are the same helmet. as far as the $1,700 lid is concerned, it was sold as a largent gamer - here's the only other photo i have of it...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/1700largent2.jpg

I don't doubt it's a Largent, well maybe I do, until further proof. Only because, if this were the mask that he wore, at the time acquired, it was from the 1981-82 season. Thus, The decal placement is suspect, since, I've only seen them placed that low the first year, '76? Could be a different mask was put on, etc. etc. Nice, none the less. Thanks for posting these Robert. Might put this one up on my site as a 1976 helmet, w/Clip On 1 OPO Mask, and player unknown.

[aeneas01]

you are spot on about the low positioning of the side decals - something the seahawks abandoned pretty quickly. speaking of largent - he must hold the nfl all-time record for most facemask styles used in a career! honestly, what was up with that? is there even a close second?

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[lisicki]

My Chad Pennington game helmet...

http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/43019/2527539450099917309S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2527539450099917309ZpxmlO)

http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/41913/2050112300099917309S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2050112300099917309CZmmzE)

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/42205/2390777730099917309S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2390777730099917309ROjNKX)

http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/15978/2785444070099917309S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2785444070099917309pQpEyE)

[helmets]

you are spot on about the low positioning of the side decals - something the seahawks abandoned pretty quickly. speaking of largent - he must hold the nfl all-time record for most facemask styles used in a career! honestly, what was up with that? is there even a close second?

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Lofton? Just guessing...

Here is one for you..."Future Hall of Famer"...Bruce Smith.
1990 Game Used - worn in Superbowl and Probowl. Schutt Air Power.

In addition Robert, I have not found any good images of Smith from the SB. You have a knack for that. There is a pretty good red mark on the stripe of the helmet. Here is a photo of that.

[helmets]

...There is a pretty good red mark on the stripe of the helmet. Here is a photo of that.

Sorry, I hit submit instead of preview -
Robert can you do me a favor in your spare time (ha!) and look for an image or two for me.

[aeneas01]

Sorry, I hit submit instead of preview -
Robert can you do me a favor in your spare time (ha!) and look for an image or two for me.
what's the date code in the helmet?

[princip]

you are spot on about the low positioning of the side decals - something the seahawks abandoned pretty quickly. speaking of largent - he must hold the nfl all-time record for most facemask styles used in a career! honestly, what was up with that? is there even a close second?

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This is how I know it, Steve Largent Facemask Timeline:

1976-78 Dungard DG 210
http://www.greenglare.com/images/DG210.jpg.jpeg

1979-80 Riddell OPO 1
http://www.greenglare.com/images/RIOPO-180.jpg.jpeg

1981-82 XL OPO 1
http://www.greenglare.com/images/xlopo-180.jpg.jpeg

1983-84(roughly) Royal Blue 80 XL OPO
http://www.greenglare.com/images/80swxlopo.jpg

1984-89 Royal Blue Riddell BD-9
http://www.greenglare.com/images/BD-9.jpg.jpeg

[helmets]

what's the date code in the helmet?
I should have known you'd be "date coding" me. I will look when I get back there tonight and post it. Here is a photo that I found on Getty...

[aeneas01]

This is how I know it, Steve Largent Facemask Timeline:

add this one to the list...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/sl5.jpg



I should have known you'd be "date coding" me. I will look when I get back there tonight and post it. Here is a photo that I found on Getty...

gotta start with the date code.... ;)

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[princip]

add this one to the list...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/sl5.jpg


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Good call Robert! This is the one he used just before he switched to the BD-9. Notice the three fastener holes on the side.

http://www.checkoutmycards.com/CardImages/Cards/036/947/04F.jpg

[helmets]

gotta start with the date code.... ;)

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030398

[gridman80]

I have detailed pics of this game worn Don Testerman TAK 29 Seahawks helmet shown in this pic. at my website:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9429&stc=1&d=1197087674
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/principm/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg

Hey buddy, glad you still have this piece I sold you...has a good home!!

[gridman80]

Princip,

I would like to have the Shaun Alexander helmet if you ever want to part with it, sell or trade, please keep me in mind.

Attached are pictures of my Buffalo Bill's, Takeo Spikes from 2006 vs the Patriots. Also Micheal Vick's helmet worn every game in his last year, 2006.

Roger

Roger, Can I buy the Vick and give it to my Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a chew toy? Even better if his head is inside...

[helmets]

Roger:

I was interested in asking a question on the Vick helmet that you have. Obviously the value of his items have gone down a bit - but did you buy or obtain the helmet prior to his legal troubles, or after?

[princip]

Hey buddy, glad you still have this piece I sold you...has a good home!!

I wish you had sold it to me. I was the guy who asked if you had any pics long after the auction ended. Of course, you obliged and for that I was very thankful.

[RKGIBSON]

Roger:

I was interested in asking a question on the Vick helmet that you have. Obviously the value of his items have gone down a bit - but did you buy or obtain the helmet prior to his legal troubles, or after?

I bought it after he got in trouble but before his trial. This helmet was requested during the season by the HOF as he set a couple of quarterback records that season. He rushed for 1039 yards with 8.45 yards per carry. I have a letter from Vick about the helmet. Every piece on it is original, including the chin strap.

I was never a fan of his, and am not now. I do think the helmet is a unique piece in my collection, regardless of the value to others now.

Roger

[RKGIBSON]

Attached are pictures of a bar code label that is in the dome of a LA Ram helmet that I have. I don't think these have ever been discussed. Also is the date stamp and a outside view. Does the numbers on the bar code label reveal anything as far as date of manufacture?

Roger

[aeneas01]

030398
wow, manufactured on my birthday, 02/08. given that it was molded in 1988, it would have certainly been available for the 1990 super bowl. but given that smith's first year in the league was 1985, this would mean that he moved to a new helmet relatively quickly, after only 3 years (i.e., he couldn't have worn this helmet before the 1988 season). or it could be that the helmet sat around for a year or two and he wasn't issued it until the 1990 season (even though it was manufactured in 1988). when i get a chance i'll see if i can dig up any quality photos of smith during those years...


Attached are pictures of a bar code label that is in the dome of a LA Ram helmet that I have. I don't think these have ever been discussed. Also is the date stamp and a outside view. Does the numbers on the bar code label reveal anything as far as date of manufacture?

in 1987 schutt introduced the serial number decal you've pictured - at this time they also started to include the date the helmet was assembled (drilled for holes, etc.), i.e. helmets now included two pieces of date info: the date it was manufactured (molded) and the date it was prepared to leave the factory (assembled). the assembly date could be up to 6 months later than the manufacturing (molding) date.

when the serial number decals were first introduced, the assembly date was heat stamped on the exterior back of the helmet, usually below the logo. later on the assembly date was moved from the back on the lid to the serial number decal where it was ink-stamped using a letter date code (as used with schutt facemasks) or a numerical date code.

the long number following the "sn" does have significance but it does not pertain to a date - it represents the helmet's assembly turn. for example, sn4189626 means that the helmet was the 4,189,626th helmet to have been assembled as of the date schutt took ownership. the above sn was taken from a 1999 schutt helmet i own - your 1988 helmet was the 328,848th helmet assembled. that means that 3,860,778 helmets were assembled in the 11 years that separate our two helmets for an average of about 351,000 helmets per year.

fwiw, within the last couple of years the sn number has changed to reflect the production lot as opposed to the assembly turn. the production lot number is a code for such things as model number, color, size, date info, etc.

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[NYRangers]

I can read Roger and Robert's posts all day. They are an enormous asset to this hobby. Thanks Gents!

[helmets]

wow, manufactured on my birthday, 02/08. given that it was molded in 1988, it would have certainly been available for the 1990 super bowl. but given that smith's first year in the league was 1985, this would mean that he moved to a new helmet relatively quickly, after only 3 years (i.e., he couldn't have worn this helmet before the 1988 season). or it could be that the helmet sat around for a year or two and he wasn't issued it until the 1990 season (even though it was manufactured in 1988). when i get a chance i'll see if i can dig up any quality photos of smith during those years......

Thanks Robert;
Looking forward to seeing them. The shot that I posted from Getty - from the SB showing the inside of the helmet matches very nicely for the interior. I contacted Getty, and they want $150 for the photo - not sure I am ready to pull the trigger on that one. The paint loss on the rear sizer teeth matches the photo as do the worn jawpads and chinstrap. There is even a stain (spot) on the right side of the front sizer in the photo that is also on the helmet.

Thanks for the effort.

[princip]

"........or it could be that the helmet sat around for a year or two and he wasn't issued it until the 1990 season (even though it was manufactured in 1988)."

I have found this to be quite common practice.

[helmets]

Just picked up..."the Snake"

[Jake51]

Nice Plummy Lid! I always thought he got a raw deal here in Denver...

Thanks,

Tom

[reed1216]

Very cool Plummer helmet!! Also, you did a great job matching it to photos.

[tom1315]

030398
Hello all! Could someone educate me how to read the date code as indicated above as "02/08" as deciphered by aeneas01?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I concentrate on ACC game worn helmets primarily.

Many thanks,Tom

[aeneas01]

nice lid "helmets" - if i remember correctly, i think the date code on that helmet is '97 which would mean it might be the first helmet plummer was issued (i.e. his rookie helmet). i think the item description mentioned other info on the inside of the helmet as well (h.c. (hard cup), opo, vsr4l (large) and b.u. although i'm not sure they got the b.u. right, did they?).

tom 1315 - the date code is not a straight forward deal. for example the last number signifies the year the helmet was manufactured but other factors need to be considered as well such as the date code location on the helmet, whether or not letters follow the numbers, what the first number of the series is, etc... if you have some dates your curious about shoot me an email and i will get back to you....

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[helmets]

nice lid "helmets" - if i remember correctly, i think the date code on that helmet is '97 which would mean it might be the first helmet plummer was issued (i.e. his rookie helmet). i think the item description mentioned other info on the inside of the helmet as well (h.c. (hard cup), opo, vsr4l (large) and b.u. although i'm not sure they got the b.u. right, did they?).

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Yes, that information is in the helmet. It does have some reconditioning tags as well. The "OPO" is followed by "H.G." - which I am not sure what it means. Normally they have something on the label about the chinstrap as well, but I do not see that. The "BU" I assume means Back Up, but with the wear that is present, the reconditioning stickers, and the photos that I see, it looks to be more than a back up helmet - unless BU means something different.

Good to hear from you again. Its been a while. I thought maybe you packed up a suitcase with some of your database and went out on the road with Lou...

[princip]

I acquired a Seahawks Riddell TAK 29 helmet this past month, with an 02/76 date code. Quite excited about it, since, this particular helmet is so well preserved, yet, still shows some decent game wear.

Pictures and a writeup on it here:
http://www.greenglare.com/76_TAK29.html

[tom1315]

nice lid "helmets" - if i remember correctly, i think the date code on that helmet is '97 which would mean it might be the first helmet plummer was issued (i.e. his rookie helmet). i think the item description mentioned other info on the inside of the helmet as well (h.c. (hard cup), opo, vsr4l (large) and b.u. although i'm not sure they got the b.u. right, did they?).

tom 1315 - the date code is not a straight forward deal. for example the last number signifies the year the helmet was manufactured but other factors need to be considered as well such as the date code location on the helmet, whether or not letters follow the numbers, what the first number of the series is, etc... if you have some dates your curious about shoot me an email and i will get back to you....

... Thank you Robert - I do have a couple I would like to confirm.

[princip]

Updated photos here:

http://www.greenglare.com/images/tak29_1_frame.jpg

http://www.greenglare.com/76_TAK29.html

[helmets]

Nice 'Hawks helmet M.
I really like the TAK29s.
Doesn't look to have any wear at all on the exterior or interior.

[aeneas01]

Yes, that information is in the helmet. It does have some reconditioning tags as well. The "OPO" is followed by "H.G." - which I am not sure what it means. Normally they have something on the label about the chinstrap as well, but I do not see that. The "BU" I assume means Back Up, but with the wear that is present, the reconditioning stickers, and the photos that I see, it looks to be more than a back up helmet - unless BU means something different.

are you sure the "hg" isn't an "hc" which would stand for "hard cup" chinstrap? as far as the "bu" is concerned, i agree with you - can't imagine it would stand for "back up" albeit that does seem to be the most obvious conclusion. imo it would be very odd to label a helmet as a backup in that manner, to abbreviate it with "bu" and include it along with the other info in that area - it would imply that the helmet was a backup from the get-go as opposed to a worn helmet regulated to backup service... doesn't make very much sense to me.


I acquired a Seahawks Riddell TAK 29 helmet this past month, with an 02/76 date code. Quite excited about it, since, this particular helmet is so well preserved, yet, still shows some decent game wear.

i believe that is the same lid that sold on ebay a couple of weeks ago - for a very reasonable price i might add (imo). but the ebay lid was fitted with a 70s nop, not an xl jop. when i first started collecting helmets i acquired quite a few tak29's given they were always among my very favorite riddell models - gotta love the transition era they represent. a couple of years ago i picked up an impregnated maroon tak29 that was fitted with a yellow bd9 facemask that was in great game-used condition, a perfect theisman project lid. anyway, tak29's are great helmets....

a couple of things about the your helmet - a) given that it's dated 1976, you obviously have a vintage lid from an nfl franchise's inaugural season on your hands - that's pretty special b) the side decals on your helmet were also applied before the suspension unit was installed, another rare and special aspect of your helmet c) your helmet shows the classic signs of vintage side decal "shrinkage" that has left a perimeter of decal adhesive along the vinyl edges. just a great looking lid albeit it appears to have very lightly usage...

here are some photos of some seahawks sporting tak29 lids - herrera 1978 (top left), mccullum 1976 (top right), evans 1977 (bottom left), bebout 1979 (bottom right). frankly i think you should throw a dungard 140 on it to give it the evans look - but the kenny easley look isn't too bad either!


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/ss.jpg

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[princip]

i believe that is the same lid that sold on ebay a couple of weeks ago - for a very reasonable price i might add (imo). but the ebay lid was fitted with a 70s nop, not an xl jop. when i first started collecting helmets i acquired quite a few tak29's given they were always among my very favorite riddell models - gotta love the transition era they represent. a couple of years ago i picked up an impregnated maroon tak29 that was fitted with a yellow bd9 facemask that was in great game-used condition, a perfect theisman project lid. anyway, tak29's are great helmets....

a couple of things about the your helmet - a) given that it's dated 1976, you obviously have a vintage lid from an nfl franchise's inaugural season on your hands - that's pretty special b) the side decals on your helmet were also applied before the suspension unit was installed, another rare and special aspect of your helmet c) your helmet shows the classic signs of vintage side decal "shrinkage" that has left a perimeter of decal adhesive along the vinyl edges. just a great looking lid albeit it appears to have very lightly usage...

here are some photos of some seahawks sporting tak29 lids - herrera 1978 (top left), mccullum 1976 (top right), evans 1977 (bottom left), bebout 1979 (bottom right). frankly i think you should throw a dungard 140 on it to give it the evans look - but the kenny easley look isn't too bad either!


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/ss.jpg

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Thanks Robert. The 3 JOP XL's a mask that I always wanted to see on a true Seahawks suspension helmet, let alone a TAK 29. Visually, it's one of the most appealing to me, so, to have this mask on this helmet is a dream come true. Plus, I already have the DG 140 mask on my Coffield/Lynch helmet. (http://www.greenglare.com/images/76_dg140_5.jpg)

"i believe that is the same lid that sold on ebay a couple of weeks ago - for a very reasonable price i might add (imo). but the ebay lid was fitted with a 70s nop, not an xl jop."

Yep, this is that helmet. I'm saving the 2 NOP mask for my Mike Curtis lid (http://www.greenglare.com/images/2NOP.jpg) :), or, if I ever find a pic. with that #75 player wearing this helmet with the 2 NOP. It will be represented.

[JasonBanz]

Bought my first GU helmet today!!:D It's a Miami Dolphins helmet from the early 80's. Bought it from Jim Yackel and according to him the original facemask was replaced with a newer one in the 90's. Shows great use, can't wait until I get it!

19147

[helmets]

Jason:

Any idea who used it? I didn't know that the Dolphins ever used Pac44 helmets...

[suave1477]

My helmet is better then all of your helmets!! lol lol:D


http://content7.flixster.com/photo/51/52/83/5152837_tml.jpg

[JasonBanz]

Jason:

Any idea who used it? I didn't know that the Dolphins ever used Pac44 helmets...

Not sure, this is what Jim's description was of the helmet.

Player unknown, Riddell Pack 44 size 7, shell-dated 1981. The original facemask is missing and was replaced with a back/receiver mask dating to 1995. Good game-use is exhibited through numerous scuffs and paint marks on the shell, a purple paint mark which may indicate the helmet was actually used in 1982 when the team played Minnesota, in addition to plenty of dirt and sweat staining inside. The jaw pads are intact but the fasteners are in disrepair. An inexpensive item for the budget-minded Dolphins collector.

[helmets]

My helmet is better then all of your helmets!! lol lol:D


http://content7.flixster.com/photo/51/52/83/5152837_tml.jpg

Is that Tomlinson's mask for 2009?

[JasonBanz]

Helmets,
Do you think it's possible a youth helmet could have been used then? Maybe for a kicker or punter who generally have small builds? I have no reason to not believe Jim because he is a very respectable dealer. I sent him an e-mail to ask if it came from a credible source.

[JasonBanz]

I e-mailed Jim and he said he got it from a credible source. I have every reason to believe him.

[aeneas01]

jason - i hate to rain on your parade but that's not an authentic game used dolphins helmet and it's priced accordingly at $125. if you're looking for a nice display item that captures the feeling of a game used dolphins helmet, i think the helmet you're looking at will do the trick just fine at a pretty decent price. but if you're looking for something that saw the inside of the the dolphins locker room and was used by on a dolphins player on sundays, then you will need to continue your search - and, most likely, you will also need to be prepared to drop more than $125.

the helmet you are looking at is a riddell pac44 helmet which was a riddell's youth model at the time - it was not manufactured or sold for competitive adult play (high school, college, pro, etc.) but, rather, for grades 9th and below. there is just no way around this - and there isn't any plausible reason why an nfl team (let alone a high school or college team) would have purchased these helmets nor is there any plausible reason why riddell would have sold these helmets to adult teams.

unlike the adult models which were made of a more expensive and more impact resistant polycarbonate plastic (kra-lite), the pac44 helmets were made of a less expensive and less impact resistant abs plastic. needless to say riddell and/or any adult program would have been in a rather tough spot had it been discovered in a product liability suit that an adult player was injured due to wearing a pac44, a youth helmet.

i suspect the helmet you are looking at is nothing more than one of the many riddell reproduction display helmets in circulation that were available at retail outlets many years ago - riddell used several different models for these helmets including pro (adult) models, pac44's and even foam-lined shells. the pac44s, like the pro models, were typically fitted with usfl style facemasks while the foam-lined shells were typically fitted with kra-lite facemasks.

the first wave of retail/display pac44 helmets were actually fitted with riveted jaw pad snaps but these snaps were eventually replaced with "pegged" jaw pads that snapped into vacant shell holes - no doubt a cost cutting move. the yackel helmet is fitted with the "pegged" jaw pads and that's what he's referring to when he states "...the fateners are in disrepair" - most likely some of the pegs have broken off from the jaw pads. interestingly i have come across a couple of "kra-lite" pac44 helmets in the past at auction - that is to say kra-lite shells fitted with pac44 padding. but i would guess that this was due to folks putting pac44 padding into an empty an kra-lite shell they came across or riddell liquidating their old kra-lite shell inventory by fitting them with pac44 padding and selling them as display helmets.

anyway take a look at these photos:

a) the top three photos show a retail philadelphia eagles pac44 display helmet that was sold to the public many years ago - more than a few of these type of helmets have magically turned into "authentic gamers" as the years have gone by - go figure.

b) the two photos at the bottom left show a dolphins "shell" reproduction display helmet and the yackel helmet. notice that the "shell" helmet does not have any attachment method for the jaw pads (circled in red) - no snap rivets or peg holes, nothing. and notice the peg holes in the same area of the yackel helmet (again circled in red). now compare this to the game photo on the right which clearly shows a helmet fitted with riveted jaw pad snaps (circled in red), which is typical. if you search getty images you will be able to find a ton of circa 80s closeup nfl and college game photos of players wearing their football helmets - try to find just one shot of a player wearing a helmet similar to the yackel helmet, with jaw pad peg holes. you won't be able to because the players are wearing adult helmets, not youth helmets. btw i'm not saying that yackel is trying to pull anything here - i understand that he's a great guy and a very honest dealer. but he wouldn't be the first honest dealer to think he was selling an authentic gamer that was actually a youth helmet turned into a retail display helmet...


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/zfinscomp.jpg

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[JasonBanz]

Wow:eek: , thanks for taking the time to point this out to me. I'm not a helmet expert because I spend more time on jerseys than anything. This was my first helmet I purchased. I guess I should have done my homework a little bit before buying. Am I upset? No. Great display piece. I'm glad there are experts out there to help me. Now I'm inspired to go out and do some homework on helmets :o. Thanks guys!

[helmets]

i understand that he's a great guy and a very honest dealer. but he wouldn't be the first honest dealer to think he was selling an authentic gamer that was actually a youth helmet turned into a retail display helmet...

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Jim knows the value of an early Dolphins authentic helmet, and it certainly is not $125. Lack of identifiers or numbers on the rear, the changed mask, the pegged jawpads, etc. I know Jim's reputation, but I find it hard to believe, given how long he has done this, given how many helmets he has seen and sold over the years, given the prices that he charges for helmets, and finally given the price that he was asking for this one, that he did not know what he had and what he was describing. His business is selling game used jerseys and helmets, and you can not convince me that he didn't have a clue on this one.

[aeneas01]

Jim knows the value of an early Dolphins authentic helmet, and it certainly is not $125. Lack of identifiers or numbers on the rear, the changed mask, the pegged jawpads, etc. I know Jim's reputation, but I find it hard to believe, given how long he has done this, given how many helmets he has seen and sold over the years, given the prices that he charges for helmets, and finally given the price that he was asking for this one, that he did not know what he had and what he was describing. His business is selling game used jerseys and helmets, and you can not convince me that he didn't have a clue on this one.

i was trying to be diplomatic by giving yackel the benefit of the doubt because i know he has treated collectors fairly in the past. but of course your are 100% correct - jim has been around football helmets long enough to know the difference between a pro model and a youth model. the same goes for aj sports collectibles, another reputable dealer, that was pushing pac44 lids as game used pro models on ebay last month.

speaking of yackel, the $4,000 marinio "gamer" he has listed at his sight has some big problems as well - definitely bunk imo...

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[JasonBanz]

i was trying to be diplomatic by giving yackel the benefit of the doubt because i know he has treated collectors fairly in the past. but of course your are 100% correct - jim has been around football helmets long enough to know the difference between a pro model and a youth model. the same goes for aj sports collectibles, another reputable dealer, that was pushing pac44 lids as game used pro models on ebay last month.

speaking of yackel, the $4,000 marinio "gamer" he has listed at his sight has some big problems as well - definitely bunk imo...

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I saw the Marino helmet(not that I can afford it :o), and looked up some pics on getty and it seemed it matched up to me, can you tell me some of the problems with it. I'm trying to learn a little more about helmets.

[princip]

Just finished a writeup and pics, I did on this Riddell M155 Seahawks helmet, that I saved from possible bonfire at the hands of Cohibasmoker. :rolleyes: Thanks Jim, told you I'd put some life back into this lid.

http://www.greenglare.com/88_Seahawks_M155.html

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Here is my 1994 Jack Del Rio game worn helmet with a photo match.

[aeneas01]

princip - nice write up and presentation on that m155...

vikingshelmetguy - great looking helmet and nice match. however that's del rio's 1993 helmet, not 1994 helmet. the photo you included in your post is from the vikings' 1993 playoff loss to the giants, which was played in jan of '94. this is nice to know given that was the vikes' final game of the 1993 season and your helmet appears to be in the same condition as it was when it left the field that day.... btw here's another photo from that game:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/jack.jpg

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[Vikingshelmetguy]

princip - nice write up and presentation on that m155...

vikingshelmetguy - great looking helmet and nice match. however that's del rio's 1993 helmet, not 1994 helmet. the photo you included in your post is from the vikings' 1993 playoff loss to the giants, which was played in jan of '94. this is nice to know given that was the vikes' final game of the 1993 season and your helmet appears to be in the same condition as it was when it left the field that day....
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Hi Aeneas01, thank you very much for sharing the additional photo of Jack Del Rio wearing the helmet I own. You are indeed correct: The helmet is in fact from the 1993 season (not 1994). For some reason 1994 stuck in my head since, as you correctly point out, the photo I have was from the January 9, 1994 Vikings v. Giants playoff game.... I have seen other photos of Del Rio from that same January 9, 1994 Vikings v. Giants game, and it appears that during the early part of the game, the red mark was not on the left horn of Del Rio's helmet (see attached photo from that same game--no red mark on the left horn), but clearly later on in that same game (when it was darker and the sun went down--see photo in my previous post) there is a red mark on the left horn--so I suspect that the red mark across the left horn occurred during that very Vikings v. Giants playoff game (probably from helmet to helmet contact with the red stripe of a Giants helmet). I found that photo matching photo on Getty Images about a year ago, before I ever learned about GUU and the value and verification enhancing importance of photo matches. When I came upon the photo revealing the red mark across the horn, I was thrilled, and I quickly paid Getty a $200+ license fee to get the opportunity to make myself a copy of that photo for my own personal use to confirm the photo match with my Del Rio helmet. This Del Rio helmet is about as good as it gets as far as modern-era game used helmets go. First, Del Rio is a pretty well-known player. And he wore leather jaw pads, which are rare for modern day players to wear. The photos I have posted don't even begin to show the significant and impressive game wear and battle scars on this helmet. And, the helmet is also autographed by Del Rio on the other side (see attached photo of the right side of the helmet). It is for sure one of the crown jewels and a top favorite of all the game used Vikings helmets in my collection.

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Just finished a writeup and pics, I did on this Riddell M155 Seahawks helmet, that I saved from possible bonfire at the hands of Cohibasmoker. :rolleyes: Thanks Jim, told you I'd put some life back into this lid.

http://www.greenglare.com/88_Seahawks_M155.html

Hey everyone, all my Vikings Jack Del Rio helmet talk/photos have pushed M. Princip's recent posting alerting everyone to check out his outstanding write up on the Curt Warner M155 Seahawks helmet featured on his www.greenglare.com (http://www.greenglare.com) website. Check it out... An incredible helmet indeed!

[princip]

Two new lids just acquired:

Steve Myer PAC 3 w/Dungard 210. Interesting fact, Steve Myer is the Seahawks first ever drafted qb(4th RND) in the team's history(1976).

http://www.greenglare.com/images/myer1.jpg

Also, this 1979 Dennis Boyd. Love that Riddell 4-NJOP mask.
http://www.greenglare.com/images/boyd1.jpg
http://www.greenglare.com/images/boyd4.jpg

[Blitzmaster]

2007 Joey Porter helmet(aquired from a friend who played H.S. Ball with Porter in Bakersfield)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs174.snc3/20137_1319913847851_1530946506_878791_2106095_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=878797&id=1530946506)

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs194.snc3/20137_1319914047856_1530946506_878796_8287275_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=878797&id=1530946506)

[Blitzmaster]

2006 Sam Adams helmet(photomatched)

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs096.snc3/16355_1274128663250_1530946506_762361_6537665_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=878797&id=1530946506)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs096.snc3/16355_1274128703251_1530946506_762362_3152681_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=762363&id=1530946506)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs096.snc3/16355_1274128743252_1530946506_762363_3683767_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=762363&id=1530946506)

[favrenvikes09]

I have this one incoming from a member of the boards that through some alumni help was able to get it from AJ. I cant wait to get it and post some more pics of it. Thanks to Justin Zwick and perlman9.

AJ Hawk signed and inscribed game used helmet from 1/3/2010 vs Arizona

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt188/tolerjr/IMG_0069.jpg

[cohibasmoker]

Just picked up a nice Rams 1970's suspension helmet. Made by Wilson, the helmet is all-original less replaced facemask clips. I know Robert's favorite team is the Rams and I'll hold my breath until Robert gives it his thumbs up.

Have to say, this thread is looking pretty good.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[cohibasmoker]

Just picked up a nice Rams 1970's suspension helmet. Made by Wilson, the helmet is all-original less replaced facemask clips. I know Robert's favorite team is the Rams and I'll hold my breath until Robert gives it his thumbs up.

Have to say, this thread is looking pretty good.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

Oops - I forgot to attach the scans.

[ivo610]

I have this one incoming from a member of the boards that through some alumni help was able to get it from AJ. I cant wait to get it and post some more pics of it. Thanks to Justin Zwick and perlman9.

AJ Hawk signed and inscribed game used helmet from 1/3/2010 vs Arizona

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt188/tolerjr/IMG_0069.jpg

Wow, you never see much get out of GB as far as current equipment. Nice find. But arent you a vikes fan?

[aeneas01]

I have this one incoming from a member of the boards that through some alumni help was able to get it from AJ. I cant wait to get it and post some more pics of it. Thanks to Justin Zwick and perlman9. AJ Hawk signed and inscribed game used helmet from 1/3/2010 vs Arizona.

if you've already paid for this helmet i hope the people you purchased it from will give you a full and immediate refund, including s&h - if you haven't already paid for it keep your money. this helmet doesn't come close to being an authentic a.j. hawk game used helmet - in fact imo it's not even an authentic packers gamer. looks like a typical retail helmet signed by hawk to which someone added the game used notations...

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[aeneas01]

for the heck of it, here's a shot of a.j. during that 01/03/10 game - pretty obvious that it's not the same helmet, not even close...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/aj.jpg

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[ironmanfan]

if you've already paid for this helmet i hope the people you purchased it from will give you a full and immediate refund, including s&h - if you haven't already paid for it keep your money. this helmet doesn't come close to being an authentic a.j. hawk game used helmet - in fact imo it's not even an authentic packers gamer. looks like a typical retail helmet signed by hawk to which someone added the game used notations...

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When I first saw this post last night, the thing that struck me was the handwriting from the signature and the 'game used inscription' were so different (other than cursive vs printing).

[helmets]

Perlman had sent me photos of this helmet. When I stated that it was not a Hawk helmet, and not a Packers GU helmet - due to several problems, a miracle took place.

One of the five or six problems that I described to him, was the lack of the upper chinstrap holes - that Hawk has worn every year while with the Packers. To days later...I received a photo. The helmet now has the upper chinstrap holes, complete with snaps, even though Hawk and the majority of Packers have their chinstraps secured in the upper position with screws.

As the Packers are the good Lord's favorite team, miracles do happen...

Now if the Riddell Z2B was removed and a T-ROPO-DW replaced along with a gel Adams Pro 100D, a triple stripe, removal of the factory Riddell proline warning label, the proper decals applied, and the silly #50 identifier on the interior of the helmet removed, he may have something. I just wish the person that wrote the inscription on the rear wasn't so nervous and shook so badly...

[helmets]

Jim:

Congrats.

Now that you have the Rams suspension, the GBP RK will most likely get kicked to the curb. I will watch for it on ebay and bid on it.

[aeneas01]

Perlman had sent me photos of this helmet. When I stated that it was not a Hawk helmet, and not a Packers GU helmet - due to several problems, a miracle took place... One of the five or six problems that I described to him, was the lack of the upper chinstrap holes - that Hawk has worn every year while with the Packers. To days later...I received a photo. The helmet now has the upper chinstrap holes, complete with snaps, even though Hawk and the majority of Packers have their chinstraps secured in the upper position with screws...

so, in a nutshell:

1. favrenvikes09 shows the forum a photo of an "aj hawk game used helmet" he recently purchased from perlman9 - a helmet favrenvikes09 is very much looking forward to receiving.

2. "helmets" sees the photo, catches the many problems with the helmet (including the lack of a highpoint chinstrap fastener) and emails perlman9 about these issues.

3. perlman9 then sends "helmets" a photo of the same helmet, but this time around the helmet is fitted with highpoint chinstrap fasteners (albeit the wrong type). in other words perlman9 (or someone he is in contact with), in response to "helmets" email, drilled holes into the helmet and added snaps in an attempt to better match what hawk actually wore.

4. and throughout this process perlman9 has maintained the helmet is aj hawk's gamer from the packers' 01/03/10 playoff game against the cardinals.

perlman9, do you want to chime in?

left photo: originally posted by favrenvikes09, no highpoint chinstrap fastener.
center photo: hawk's gamer showing the highpoint fastener.
right photo: same helmet favrenvilkes09 posted but with highpoint fasteners perlman9 added after the fact...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/ajh.jpg

anyway, as mentioned before, this helmet is nothing more than a retail lid autographed by hawk that someone then added a game used inscription to...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/aeneas1/ajh2.jpg

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[favrenvikes09]

Hey just to let everyone know Jason has been very helpful to me and helping me determine it wasn't game used. He was essentially the middle man in the process and its not his helmet, he was trying to get the helmet from AJ charity through a source for me and all these photos arent his. They are photos sent to him by that Justin guy I breifly referenced. I basically made the mistake of rushing to post its a legitmate helmet and making Jason look like a knucklehead when I should have done some additional homework regarding the decals, chinstrap, etc. Jason and I have worked out a refund or possible alternate type of deal. He wasnt trying to sell me anything bogus or fake and wanted to make sure he had a legitimate item before anything was finalized and shipped.

[perlman9]

Sure.. I was trying to be helpful getting a helmet for someone. I received the money to get the helmet and posted photos. when questions were raised, I kept asking more questions of the person responsible for getting the helmet (i didn't actually see the helmet until this morning). I took all concerns about the helmet seriously and when I found out the issues offered a full refund (which would leave ME out them money but know its the right thing to do). I trusted someone to get an item they said they could and unfortunately put my trust in someone I thought I could and it bit me in the ass. At no point did I try to get the buyer to keep the helmet nor am I. I am personally going to be taking a big loss which is why I will only stick to collecting for myself rather then help others get something as it just doesn't seem to be worth it, unfortunately. A bad lesson to learn but one that shows no matter who says something is legit you just can't seem to trust anyone. But again, I never saw the helmet personally until today and am trying to get a refund from the charity but will probably end up with a big loss and unfortunately have become more jaded that I really ever wanted to be

[Sabresfreak]

Keith Ellison
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01046.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01047.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01048.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01050.jpg
headset sticker. It was orginally on the outside.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01051.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/DSC01054.jpg
This is the best picture that I could find of red mark on the chin strap.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/sabrefreak99/ClevelandBrownsvBuffaloBillsFEY4-1.jpg

[aeneas01]

I was trying to be helpful getting a helmet for someone... when questions were raised, I kept asking more questions of the person responsible for getting the helmet (i didn't actually see the helmet until this morning)...

help me out - favrenvikes09 posted a photo of the helmet without highpoint chinstrap snaps two days ago. you emailed the same photo to "helmets" two days ago as well. the very next day, yesterday, you emailed "helmets" another photo of the same helmet but this time it was fitted with the highpoint chinstrap snaps - one day after "helmets" had pointed out that your aj helmet was missing these key features.

but you said you didn't have the helmet in your possession, that you didn't actually see it until today, that you were getting it from someone else that you trusted. so how did the snaps change? are you saying that the guy you trusted emailed you updated photos of the helmet yesterday with snaps now attached? one day after you discovered (were told) aj hawk's helmet should have these snaps? just trying to understand.

also, you mentioned this helmet came directly from aj hawk, that he personally signed it as game used, and that it was a helmet he wanted to donate to an auction he's involved with. yet you were able to get a hold of it before it had a chance to get to auction? is that right?

just trying to understand.

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[aeneas01]

They are photos sent to him by that Justin guy I breifly referenced.

is justin a forum member? if not, do you happen to have any contact info for him? also, do you or perlman9 have any info regarding the auction event this helmet was supposed to be featured at - auction name, phone number, etc? thanks..

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[favrenvikes09]

Rob- Justin isn't a forum member and I don't have any contact info for him and it's up to Jason if he wants to give out any of his info. I just hope you guys can cut Jason a little slack cause all the pics he got were from this other guy Justin and he essentially was in the dark like me since he was just the middle man and just trying to help me get a nice piece.

[perlman9]

While I appreciate your concerns, Rob, I am not sure why I would give out someone's information to you since you are not the buyer? I explained what happened. A friend who has helped me get pieces in the past said a friend and former OSU teammate of AJs could get this helmet. I tried to help someone get the piece. I asked for photos. the first photo sent was what I got. When questions came up, I asked for more, the other photos were sent back to me. I have no idea what someone did or didn't do to the helmet. If i was trying to rip someone off, I would have sent the helmet and been done with it. I don't have the helmet, never did and never will. Again I am the one who lost out because I paid for the helmet or an alternative piece out of my on pocket because I trusted someone who said they could get something could. My fault for trusting a source I didn't know. As I said, I got bit by this since a full refund has been on the table since day one of the questions. Now, do I believe the person who has the helmet altered it after I posed questions, probably. Was it me? No. I can see where it looks that way and again, I have to deal with the consequences of trying to help someone get and item and that item wasn't real. But if I was really trying to rip someone off, I would have just sent the helmet, not try to get questions answered. But I know people on here like a good conspiracy, so I unfortunately cannot stop that from happening. I can only try to make the person who actually wanted the helmet happy with the transactions, and I am doing everything I can to make that happen. But never would I give out information about someone to a person who has nothing to do with the transaction. Now, if I saw where someone was trying to get an item from that person, I would contact them privately with my experience. But I also feel sometimes honest mistakes can happen and unfortunately a public "outing" can damage a reputation that didn't necessarily deserve it.

So, I am happy to answer questions about the transaction or to help people from getting bit like this in the future as I feel a little wiser albeit poorer. But the source, a former OSU player and OSU teammate of AJ, said the helmet was game worn and for charity and I accepted his word. Obviously, and even more so when I saw the actual helmet, I shouldn't have. My fault and I am taking the blame for trusting a source without seeing the item. But I never tried to sell the item once I got the photos.

[perlman9]

To answer your questions directly, Rob. Yes, I was told AJ was to auction off a game worn helmet for charity, but for a set price, would sell the helmet with the proceeds going to that charity. I do not know which charity as it was a former buckeye and I really didn't think the need to ask. Looking back, a mistake, but again, I just trusted this person for who he was. It was said early on that the helmet wouldn't be available for pick up until the week after the auction, which was supposed to be on a Saturday. I asked for photos as obviously the buyer was excited to see it. I sent the first photo (without the chin guard) to the buyer and the expert. I got a quick reply from the expert with concerns. At first, I responded with "Why would AJ lie about the helmet?" But the concerns were legit. I sent another request for photos asking to see particular items (back where number should be, inside, and did say it should have the high chin straps that didn't seem to appear in the photo). The next set of photos were sent about a day later and then did appear with the chin strap marks. I then sent those on for analysis, which I even replied with I cannot believe someone would do this involved with the charity. All the while, I was keeping the buyer in the loop with offers of a refund, which again, I will have to pay. I then , for the first time, saw the actual helmet "in person" and knew right away it was wrong and told the buyer that again today. Now, I am trying to get my money back from the charity with the claim the charity misrepresented the item or I just got a bad helmet, and it has gone nowhere.

I do not know what charity or anything about it except I believed a friend and former OSU teammate of AJ would only off a real item. that obviously didn't happen and do not know personally if the teammate or someone from said charity was taking the photos. Obviously the contact claims ignorance and again, because he could be caught in the middle as well, don't want to give bad info out about him. What I think happened may not be what actually happened and since I have sold quality items in the past am obviously hurt by this but have been as open and honest with the buyer throughout the entire process and continue to be. But again, I also know it can look as I am the person trying to sell a bad item, just as easily as the contact or the supposed charity, so I can only give what happened from my perspective and hope to get my money back as well.

[cohibasmoker]

Jim:

Congrats.

Now that you have the Rams suspension, the GBP RK will most likely get kicked to the curb. I will watch for it on ebay and bid on it.

Ah - you did see my post. How about the friendly bet? The American Cancer Society can always use a little extra cash. You in?

Jim

[aeneas01]

While I appreciate your concerns, Rob, I am not sure why I would give out someone's information to you since you are not the buyer?

true, i'm not the buyer - but i'm a concerned collector that's always interested in finding out where forged helmets originate, for myself and for other helmet collectors.

in an email to "helmets" you told him this helmet came "...directly from AJ, signed by him game used". but favrenvikes09 mentions there was a middleman involved, justin. now you mention that on top of a middleman a former osu teammate of aj's was involved in this helmet as well. plus a layer of charity workers. so i'm not sure how this helmet came "directly from aj" - or how you could have represented it to "helmets" as coming "directly from aj".

whatever the case, in the end the collector (favrenvikes09) didn't get stuck with a counterfeit/forged helmet and that's what's important. but what also remains is the fact that someone you've been in contact with deliberately tried to rip off a collector - twice. once by forging "game used" on a retail helmet and then again by adding pieces to the helmet in an effort to make the helmet look like what aj wore.

so in the spirit of protecting collectors from those that would take advantage of them, from those that would blatantly try to sell counterfeit pieces as authentic, i would like the contact info of the person you got this helmet from. or, even better, contact info regarding the charity as well. if you don't have the charity info, please let me know who told you this helmet was for a charity event, perhaps they might have the information.

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[punch]

perlman9, just wanted to say I think a lot of us feel for you. You tried to do something nice and it bit you in the ass. Sucks all around. Reading your guys situation has definitely helped me be a better collector in the future. Good to air things like this out in a public way so everyone can learn.

[UGA-1]

I think it is safe to say that everyone here on this forum has been "bitten in the ass" at one time or another. It is the reason the forum exists. People who really care about the hobby come here in an effort to educate and hopefully prevent the situations like this one with this helmet. Usually,it is a lesson only learned with hard earned cash.
Now, I also love this forum for its "watchdog" mentality that always has an eye open for shady actions and attacks them when they surface. IMO the Hawk helmet story is becoming a tangled web. Guys, I do sympathize with your situation, as I too have been bitten very hard in the past with this same type of scenario.
With that said, use the power of this forum and its members to find where this helmet originated. To use generics when telling the story about its origin doesn't help. People should be held accountable when stuff like this happens wheather they ment it or not. Most times the names of the "innocent" are protected. In this case the names of the "guilty" are being kept secret. All the people in this chain of events, need this helmet brought to their attention so that the innocent can be educated and hopefully prevent this from happening in the future. We are here to help.

[cohibasmoker]

UGA-1

I'm with you. Whether it's the good, bad and/or ugly it's nice to have guys like Robert, Curtis, vikingshelmetguy and Mike Pricip around to help a collector out. These guys have lives and careers yet they have always have the time to help a collector out.

Do they want a fee? NO but they do ask for openness and honesty when they are asked for their help and a thumbs up from the above mentioned guys are worth a thousand times more than some LOA from some company and/or individual who feels that they are self-proclaimed "experts" in the field and they charge hundreds of dollars for a worthless piece of paper.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[perlman9]

I guess I am not still totally clear where the helmet "originated" as I was told originally it was through AJ and this charity and then through the former Buckeye and teammate. Once I have a better understanding I am happy to share, but even though I have strong ideas I really have no true knowledge as one is blaming the other and I still don't have all the information I need to get my money back. I am not trying to withhold information and want to share but at the same time I don't want to keep posting speculations that may change to even make the story more of a tangled mess. I hope that makes sense and is understandable, and neither the charity (which I am still not exactly sure who it is) nor the former player and teammate has so far taken responsibility. Once things start to clear, I will be happy to post what happened, but it is a pretty fluid thing right now and again, don't want to keep the web tangling if I can wait to find out more info to actually help untangle. All I can say for those out there that no source , no matter how airtight it may seem, should be trusted without seeing the product first. Lessons unfortunately others have learned and I just did, but hopefully this will help others from thinking because of a person's stature (or I hate to think a non-profit) that they are above doing something like this.

[princip]

Happens to the best of 'em. Just a little while ago AMI had a supposed Steve Largent gamer up for auction, and even listed the two possible games it was worn in. Add to that, it had a COA from the equipment manager. Ok, I don't have the time to tell you all the details, yet, I'm quite positive that helmet was never worn in those games, or, in any game on top of Largent's head. In the end, someone ended up shellin' out $2400, or so, for it. I wouldn't have given more than $300 since some of the components looked legit, just not as a whole.

I suspect this equipment manager found a few extra components and put this Largent helmet together.

[helmets]

Ah - you did see my post. How about the friendly bet? The American Cancer Society can always use a little extra cash. You in?

Jim

Jim:
Yes, I saw your post, but did not understand what you wanted to bet. Are you betting that I don't know what you paid for the helmet, because I do - helmet collectors as you know is a small tight group - and those that collect Packer helmets is even smaller - or are you betting that you will keep the helmet a day longer than I suggested - before you put it up for sale?

[cohibasmoker]

Jim:
Yes, I saw your post, but did not understand what you wanted to bet. Are you betting that I don't know what you paid for the helmet, because I do - helmet collectors as you know is a small tight group - and those that collect Packer helmets is even smaller - or are you betting that you will keep the helmet a day longer than I suggested - before you put it up for sale?


So the bet would be based on as you say, are you betting that you will keep the helmet a day longer than I suggested - before you put it up for sale?

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[princip]

Just put this TK-2 together from original spare parts. Brief writeup on it here. (http://www.greenglare.com/76_TK2.html)

http://www.greenglare.com/images/sea_tk2_2_small.jpghttp://www.greenglare.com/images/sea_tk2_1_small.jpg

[xujian19870908]

i am a NFL fan,especially like sains,i like him best.contact us :

[ramsrule]

just thought i would put up a few things on here that i got. Marc Bulger game used helmet, Jay Williams game used helmet, Marc Bulger game used jersey, Mike Furrey game used jersey, Jamie Martin game used pants, Jackie Slater practice used jersey. others i have but dont got pics of right now are Tommy Polley game used helmet, sean moran game used jersey,trent green game used jersey.

[ramsrule]

The Jackie Slater practice jersey is available if anyone interested. 300 dollars. i can get more pictures of it put up, it shows use, and is a great jersey for a collection

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Just acquired this 2009 Minnesota Vikings helmet worn by Albert Young. It was originally recently sold by JO Sports. I was able to acquire it from another collector who I connected with via GUU who graciously offered to sell it to me (thanks Jack!). I was able to find a photo match. A very nice addition to my collection.

[DrJ]

Awesome photomatch and your welcome on the sale, glad you were happy to get it.

Jack

[mchmaj]

hello NFL helmet collectors
i need some tips about the helmets

i did got three used helmets from a guy who used to work for LA RAIDERS

seahawks easley used helmet but dont know what year its from

Raiders throwback 1994 game ready helmet with marker on back 4 K

jets 1990 game used mcmillan helmet

the question i am asking you about three or four helmets i am not sure of buying ...

chargers 1988 blue rawlings helmet with "box like blue facemasks" this facemask only used few years in late 80s, my opinion they are ugly looking facemasks in football history....haha
chargers helmet doesnt have white numbers on the back of the helmet ...


vikings purple helmet with purple facemasks the same facemask as chargers but in QB style

buffalo bills helmet from 90s and the seller claims its bruce smith helmet and i didnt believe him because he said the 1994 raiders helmet was marcus allens but he played for the KC chiefs in 1994 :)

the bills helmet have AIR on the front of the helmet, i know players who worn air helmets doesnt have AIR on it ?? true ??? bills helmet doesnt have white numbers on the back of the helmet but it has NFL sticker on the back.

how can i find what year it is from etc and find proof that it is game used ??
pls help me
lmk
thanks
marcus

[Vikingshelmetguy]

hello NFL helmet collectors
i need some tips about the helmets

i did got three used helmets from a guy who used to work for LA RAIDERS

seahawks easley used helmet but dont know what year its from

Raiders throwback 1994 game ready helmet with marker on back 4 K

jets 1990 game used mcmillan helmet

the question i am asking you about three or four helmets i am not sure of buying ...

chargers 1988 blue rawlings helmet with "box like blue facemasks" this facemask only used few years in late 80s, my opinion they are ugly looking facemasks in football history....haha
chargers helmet doesnt have white numbers on the back of the helmet ...


vikings purple helmet with purple facemasks the same facemask as chargers but in QB style

buffalo bills helmet from 90s and the seller claims its bruce smith helmet and i didnt believe him because he said the 1994 raiders helmet was marcus allens but he played for the KC chiefs in 1994 :)

the bills helmet have AIR on the front of the helmet, i know players who worn air helmets doesnt have AIR on it ?? true ??? bills helmet doesnt have white numbers on the back of the helmet but it has NFL sticker on the back.

how can i find what year it is from etc and find proof that it is game used ??
pls help me
lmk
thanks
marcus

Hi Marcus,

Judging from some of the photos you've posted already, the Seahawks and Raiders helmets look like they may be real game used helmets. It's hard to tell unless there are photos to study. But from my experience, there are some things to look for to determine if a helmet is game used. It is always helpful to check the inside of the helmet and look for player ID numbers or dymo tape with player names and numbers. Some of the 80s era helmets have distinct date codes on the inside upper part of the helmet, usually a round imprint that has a month and year date code. And sometimes the inside has reconditioning stickers and warning stickers that show the date. Also, look for game wear on the outside of the helmets. If there are gashes and evidence of helmet-to-helmet contact on the outside (particularly the forehead area), this suggests game wear/use. Also check the Getty Images website and look for photos of NFL teams, and this can help you get a sense of what the players have worn each season, and you can compare that way too.

[mchmaj]

yeah i looked inside seahawks helmet it have #45 and easley in it, what a surprise !!!
i checked jets helmet and inside says 1990.....
no luck with raiders helmet because i cant find anything inside
i did checked gettyimages for raiders and they worn throwback uniforms twice during 1994 season and i found few players wearing the same facemask....

anything for vikings, bills and chargers helmets ??i am going to check them out in person this sat .....

[Vikingshelmetguy]

yeah i looked inside seahawks helmet it have #45 and easley in it, what a surprise !!!
i checked jets helmet and inside says 1990.....
no luck with raiders helmet because i cant find anything inside
i did checked gettyimages for raiders and they worn throwback uniforms twice during 1994 season and i found few players wearing the same facemask....

anything for vikings, bills and chargers helmets ??i am going to check them out in person this sat .....

I know quite a bit about Vikings helmets (that's why I am Vikingshelmetguty!), and I think I could help you to figure out the Vikings helmet. I would need to see a photo of the helmet to figure out if it is the real deal or not... Let me know if you want my e-mail, or you can post a photo here on GUU.

[mchmaj]

I know quite a bit about Vikings helmets (that's why I am Vikingshelmetguty!), and I think I could help you to figure out the Vikings helmet. I would need to see a photo of the helmet to figure out if it is the real deal or not... Let me know if you want my e-mail, or you can post a photo here on GUU.

sure that will be great
pls email me marchrisyr@gmail.com

[mchmaj]

the facemask i am talking about ... what is it called ??
heres picture

that same facemask that the chargers rawlings helmet has.
same facemask on vikings helmet but its in QB style no center bar from top to bottom of the helmet

lmk !
thanks
marcus

[Dreamerfan]

hello NFL helmet collectors
i need some tips about the helmets

i did got three used helmets from a guy who used to work for LA RAIDERS

seahawks easley used helmet but dont know what year its from

Raiders throwback 1994 game ready helmet with marker on back 4 K

jets 1990 game used mcmillan helmet

the question i am asking you about three or four helmets i am not sure of buying ...

chargers 1988 blue rawlings helmet with "box like blue facemasks" this facemask only used few years in late 80s, my opinion they are ugly looking facemasks in football history....haha
chargers helmet doesnt have white numbers on the back of the helmet ...


vikings purple helmet with purple facemasks the same facemask as chargers but in QB style

buffalo bills helmet from 90s and the seller claims its bruce smith helmet and i didnt believe him because he said the 1994 raiders helmet was marcus allens but he played for the KC chiefs in 1994 :)

the bills helmet have AIR on the front of the helmet, i know players who worn air helmets doesnt have AIR on it ?? true ??? bills helmet doesnt have white numbers on the back of the helmet but it has NFL sticker on the back.

how can i find what year it is from etc and find proof that it is game used ??
pls help me
lmk
thanks
marcus


Is that mcmillan helmet for sale? I have a rookie era game used jersey that would go great with it. Also I know him and his father who played for the cards back in the 60's thru 70's. Please lmk as that would be cool if we could work a deal for it.

[Vikingshelmetguy]

I could not resist digging into my savings to get another game used 2009 Vikings helmet from JO Sports. Here are some photos of my new Drew Radovich Minnesota Vikings helmet that I just purchased from JO Sports. It is the first Riddell Revolution helmet in my collection. This helmet surprised me by how big and heavy it is. It is a very substantial and impressive helmet. I am thrilled to own it! I must compliment JO Sports. My purchase from JO Sports was fast, easy and pleasant. They shipped the helmet immediately. And the helmet comes with a nice packet of materials and certificates of authenticity. JO Sports was professional and first-class in every way.

[34swtns]

Nice helmet.

Who did you say you got it from? :D

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Nice helmet.

Who did you say you got it from? :D

I guess I went a little overboard with my compliments to JO Sports.... :o

[Blitzmaster]

2006 Mike Doss helmet


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29293_1450146343582_1530946506_1179953_716251_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1179951&id=1530946506)


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29293_1450146063575_1530946506_1179949_891349_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1179951&id=1530946506)


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29293_1450146423584_1530946506_1179954_520842_n.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1179951&id=1530946506)

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Just acquired this game worn 2009 Chester Taylor helmet from JO Sports.

[BU54CB]

Just acquired this game worn 2009 Chester Taylor helmet from JO Sports.

Despite the team, nice helmet !!

[Blitzmaster]

This thread needs a bump, so........

1999 Tony Boselli(photomatched)


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs951.snc4/74415_1652810930070_1530946506_1723294_7186123_n.j pg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1683677&id=1530946506)

2005 Kenyon Coleman
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs789.snc4/66904_1633768854030_1530946506_1683666_5353669_n.j pg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1101056&id=1530946506)

2008 Gerard Warren(photomatched)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs415.ash2/69378_1633770694076_1530946506_1683677_4385447_n.j pg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1683671&id=1530946506)

2001 Chukie Nwokorie helmet
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs413.ash2/69146_1633771494096_1530946506_1683689_3310923_n.j pg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1683675&id=1530946506)

2007 Junior Seau(from ex-NFL player)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs811.snc4/69146_1633771334092_1530946506_1683685_2361950_n.j pg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1683684&id=1530946506)

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Just acquired this game worn 2008 - 2009 Ryan Longwell helmet from JO Sports. Reconditioning sticker inside with 2-2009 date. Although photos of Longwell shows that he wore a Schutt (not Riddell) helmet during the 2009 season, so I think this one was his 2008 season helmet which I am guessing was reconditioned after the 2008 season and worn further by Longwell during early training sessions in 2009.

[Blitzmaster]

2010 Chris Canty pre-season or training camp helmet. Shows light use. I know Canty used a stainless mask all through his career until he recently switched to a DNA helmet. This one is a carbon steel mask so I am guessing it is from training camp.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs776.ash1/166634_1797912757525_1530946506_2039347_4533308_n. jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1723294&id=1530946506)

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Game worn 1998-1999 Derrick Alexander Vikings Helmet.

[Blitzmaster]

2004 Johnathen Vilma Rookie helmet

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs038.snc6/166857_1817110957468_1530946506_2074285_6901473_n. jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2074286&id=1530946506)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166848_1817120357703_1530946506_2074304_3681849_n. jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2074305&id=1530946506)

[jonschuette]

Jerry Rice early 90's helmet that has been reconditioned.

[Shipp_96]

Raiders lineman helmet from JO Sports. It is from a non identified player, from the 2006 season. I have tried matching the number inside, but to no avail. Apparently a training camp causality. Still a sweet helmet!

[Mulligans]

Vikings helmet guy......private messages are off....shoot me an email....I've got a nice helmet if interested?

Thanks
Jeff

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Vikings helmet guy......private messages are off....shoot me an email....I've got a nice helmet if interested?

Thanks
Jeff

Hi Mulligans,

Thanks for reaching out to me. I just sent you an e-mail.

Thanks,
Max (Vikingshelmetguy)

[Blitzmaster]

I know everybody here is a bat collector but this thread needs a bump....

2008 Matt Light helmet.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255099_2062031360325_1530946506_2462469_1012551_n. jpg

2010 Austin Howard "1960 throwback" helmet.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248454_2062031480328_1530946506_2462470_5615391_n. jpg

[Shipp_96]

Seahawks game worn helmet with GU 63 sticker.

[helmets]

1994 Playmaker

[BrianK]

Good looking Irvin helmet. It's refreshing to see a genuine article from this era.

[ivo610]

1994 Playmaker

Great helmet

[cohibasmoker]

A 1975 Pro Bowl helmet worn by Bill Bergey.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[helmets]

Very nice Jim.

[chd49er]

I understand this is not the proper section but I figured I may have more luck posting this on a helmet thread.

If anyone has any game used San Francisco 49er helmets that are player identified PLEASE CONTACT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALWAYS BUYING 49ER GAMERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
Clay
cdubois@carolina.rr.com

[NEFAN]

1984 Andre Tippett Gamer.

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/45365/2364638730047607594S425x425Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2364638730047607594oUCXzN)

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/34485/2827760200047607594S425x425Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2827760200047607594EyFJKp)

[chd49er]

This is my 1996 Dana Stubblefield game worn helmet. This helmet was worn the entire season and also in the NFC Divisional Playoffs on January 4, 1997 against the Green Bay Packers in the "Mud Bowl". The helmet still has mud on it from the game especially on the visor. It was easily photo matched on Getty in multiple pictures.

I also have his pants and jersey from the 1997 season and the jersey is signed and inscribed "NFC Def. Player of the year". Will post pics on another thread later.

Clay

ALWAYS BUYING 49ER GAMERS!!!

cdubois@carolina.rr.com

[Gocong57]

Eagles 1960 tb, Keenan Clayton, Revo Speed:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/Picturethismoment/Game%20Equipment/IMG_3961.jpg

Kurt Coleman w/ visor:

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/Picturethismoment/Jerseys/Football/IMG_4493.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/Picturethismoment/Jerseys/Football/IMG_4494.jpg

[Gocong57]

Marked interior #80 Torrance Small, converted 2001 to #49 Josh Parry:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/Picturethismoment/Jerseys/Football/IMG_4528.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/Picturethismoment/Jerseys/Football/IMG_4530.jpg

Dirk Johnson:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/Picturethismoment/Jerseys/Football/IMG_4525.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/Picturethismoment/Jerseys/Football/IMG_4526.jpg

[hrvatwill]

2010 Ryan Clark Steelers Signed Throwback Helmet worn 10/17/10 and 11/14/10.

[delhommejake17]

TANK JOHNSON Dallas Cowboys with Prova tag...only helmet i have but pretty cool....

[solarlottry]

This is my 1996 Dana Stubblefield game worn helmet. This helmet was worn the entire season and also in the NFC Divisional Playoffs on January 4, 1997 against the Green Bay Packers in the "Mud Bowl". The helmet still has mud on it from the game especially on the visor. It was easily photo matched on Getty in multiple pictures.

I also have his pants and jersey from the 1997 season and the jersey is signed and inscribed "NFC Def. Player of the year". Will post pics on another thread later.

Clay

ALWAYS BUYING 49ER GAMERS!!!

cdubois@carolina.rr.com

NICE Helmet!!!!! Should have posted the entire uni!

Great win yesterday but Morgan injury sux!!!

Always buying 49er gamers but Clay can have one now and then too!!!! LOL

Paul
garciajones@yahoo.com

[chd49er]

Thanks Paul!!! You know the two helmets I am really after. I am going to post my entire collection and bring back that old game used 9er thread, but can't seem to get the time to post it all. We are looking very good again which has been a long time coming but the Morgan injury really blows!!!

You gonna make it to the Monday night game???

As long as all the 9er shirts come to us, we will be in good shape! LOL! ANYONE THAT HAS ANY 9ER GAME USED JERSEYS OR HELMETS, YOU KNOW THE TWO GUYS TO CALL!!!

Clay
cdubois@carolina.rr.com

[silveroak]

If you ever want to sell the Irvin, email acarter@sc.rr.com. VERY nice helmet!!

[solarlottry]

As much as I hate the Cowboys, that is one hell of a photo-matched Michael Irvin helmet!!!

It is so rare to see the real deal from the 90s and that helmet is just a beauty! I am sure Robert would like to comment on a REAL helmet for once. It is refreshing to see an authentic helmet rather than the constant flow of fakes and other junk passed off as gamers.

I do not have any helmets as my wife would probably make me sleep in them as the jersey collection takes up endless space already!

Always buying 49ers gamers and paying a finders fee!
Paul
garciajones@yahoo.com

[helmets]

As much as I hate the Cowboys, that is one hell of a photo-matched Michael Irvin helmet!!!

It is so rare to see the real deal from the 90s and that helmet is just a beauty! I am sure Robert would like to comment on a REAL helmet for once. It is refreshing to see an authentic helmet rather than the constant flow of fakes and other junk passed off as gamers.

I do not have any helmets as my wife would probably make me sleep in them as the jersey collection takes up endless space already!

Always buying 49ers gamers and paying a finders fee!
Paul
garciajones@yahoo.com

Thanks Paul.
Here is another - just for you Blitzmaster...

Worn for multiple seasons, last year 1992, last game worn - ProBowl, signed by all four Saints ProBowl linebackers.

In addition, here is a story behind the helmet. Basically when he was inducted into the HOF, they did not have his helmet for the display. Little did people know that it was not his helmet. A modern day VSR4 with a new custom Schutt mask - brand new clips, new Oakley style Xcel shield, etc...

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/The-Story-Behind-Rickey-Jacksons-Helmet/431832ca-bb43-49e3-ba94-663c01bb19a5

[Blitzmaster]

this thread needs a kick in the rear so here it goes.......

2007 Ray Lewis Pre-season helmet(with Ray Lewis Foundation letter)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/416909_3324750127505_1530946506_3317076_2146351276 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431580_3324751367536_1530946506_3317078_496901411_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420840_3324751967551_1530946506_3317079_1665738698 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/425496_3324752927575_1530946506_3317081_1207515419 _n.jpg

[Blitzmaster]

1996 Will Shields Helmet(worn all season and Pro Bowl)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/420235_3324757807697_1530946506_3317086_1495366452 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/422156_3324760287759_1530946506_3317089_302076349_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425639_3324761247783_1530946506_3317090_1406145787 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423822_3324759167731_1530946506_3317087_2116688746 _n.jpg

[Shipp_96]

Agreed!

-Jorrick Calvin game worn throwback Iggles helmet.

[Blitzmaster]

Orlando Pace Game worn helmet(with We-trak/Prova tagging)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427223_3324754087604_1530946506_3317082_173401524_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424178_3324754847623_1530946506_3317083_858068374_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/402521_3324756207657_1530946506_3317084_1409694425 _n.jpg

[Blitzmaster]

2002/2003 Marvel Smith Game worn Helmet(photo-matched)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253961_2078312527344_1530946506_2487084_1805337_n. jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252920_2082143103106_1530946506_2492421_7267788_n. jpg

[Blitzmaster]

2005 Jerome Mathis game worn Texans helmet

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/58075_1732437400682_1530946506_1891657_1699220_n.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/154138_1732437800692_1530946506_1891658_2967832_n. jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/164338_1732436800667_1530946506_1891655_4580087_n. jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/65739_1732437120675_1530946506_1891656_3140079_n.j pg

[Blitzmaster]

1999 Tony Boselli(Jim's jerseys)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/74415_1652810930070_1530946506_1723294_7186123_n.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/68765_1652811250078_1530946506_1723295_3088328_n.j pg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/66682_1652811410082_1530946506_1723296_7404106_n.j pg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/71925_1652811770091_1530946506_1723298_8380182_n.j pg

[Blitzmaster]

Scott Mruczkowski Chargers 2011 Season helmet from J.O.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407878_3332656925170_1530946506_3320844_839123687_ n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/419934_3332658525210_1530946506_3320846_987674546_ n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431087_3332660765266_1530946506_3320848_645682849_ n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427118_3332663405332_1530946506_3320850_909141476_ n.jpg

[mmonte4]

Thanks Paul.
Here is another - just for you Blitzmaster...

Worn for multiple seasons, last year 1992, last game worn - ProBowl, signed by all four Saints ProBowl linebackers.

In addition, here is a story behind the helmet. Basically when he was inducted into the HOF, they did not have his helmet for the display. Little did people know that it was not his helmet. A modern day VSR4 with a new custom Schutt mask - brand new clips, new Oakley style Xcel shield, etc...

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/The-Story-Behind-Rickey-Jacksons-Helmet/431832ca-bb43-49e3-ba94-663c01bb19a5

Helmets: i tried to PM you but could not, can you please email me.

klhunter84@yahoo.com

Thanks!

[Shipp_96]

Devin Moore Seahawks worn helmet, bought from the Pro Shop at Qwest/Century Link Field.

[cohibasmoker]

A 1968 Lions Riddell Kra-Lite Husky. When I got it, it did NOT have a facemask on it so I attached a Riddell 2-bar for display purposes. Not many of these babies out there.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[genius]

Wow super Lions helmet there, love the plain silhouette logo!

[Gridiron Heroes]

Absolute beauty Jim! Lot's of nice helmets posted recently. Keep em' coming!

Always buying former Gophers game used jerseys/helmets!

Shawn Kennedy
www.gopherjerseys.com (http://www.gopherjerseys.com)
www.gridironheroes.net (http://www.gridironheroes.net)
gridironheroes22@yahoo.com

[Shipp_96]

Just a heads up for anyone interested. I was contacted by the Seahawks Pro Shop today, and they have some nice game worn players helmets available (albeit out of my comfort zone in price).

They have a Marshawn Lynch for $2k, a Mike Williams for $1200 and a T-Jack for $1k.

Hopefully someone on here will get these and enjoy them.

[nickacs]

Just a heads up for anyone interested. I was contacted by the Seahawks Pro Shop today, and they have some nice game worn players helmets available (albeit out of my comfort zone in price).

They have a Marshawn Lynch for $2k, a Mike Williams for $1200 and a T-Jack for $1k.

Hopefully someone on here will get these and enjoy them.

Shipp, can you email me? I have a question about a Marshawn Lynch jersey, if you know much about them. If not, no biggie.
sstevens at aol.com

Thanks!

[nickacs]

Shipp, can you email me? I have a question about a Marshawn Lynch jersey, if you know much about them. If not, no biggie.
sstevens at aol.com

Thanks!

Grrr, no edit feature!! email is: sstevens12 at aol.com

Thanks!

[UGA-1]

2011 Takeo Spikes Chargers lid.

[masp3392]

2011 Takeo Spikes Chargers lid.

love the way those speed helmets look ... great pick up!

[happyyoungster]

LEROY BUTLER 1990 Rookie Helmet...

[ironmanfan]

they were using American flag decals on helmets way back to 1990?

[helmets]

they were using American flag decals on helmets way back to 1990?

Just in 1990 - due to the Gulf War. Then started again in 2001.

Nice helmet Nick.

[happyyoungster]

they were using American flag decals on helmets way back to 1990?...

[short84]

from the Los Angeles Times ---

THE SIDELINES : U.S.Flag to Grace NFL Helmets


December 20, 1990 (http://articles.latimes.com/1990/dec/20)|From Times Wire Services
NEW YORK — NFL players will wear American flag decals on their helmets, starting in this weekend's games.
"This presentation of the American flag is a very appropriate method for the NFL clubs and players to affirm their support for the men and women of our armed forces on duty in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf," Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said today.

[Larry Pelliccioni]

My lids:

ATLANTA FALCONS RIDDELL
ATLANTA FALCONS BIKE 48
ATLANTA FALCONS RIDDELL 54 SOLOMAN
BALTIMORE RAVENS RIDDELL 54
BALTIMORE RAVENS RIDDELL 67
BUFFALO BILLS BIKE 58
CAROLINA PANTHERS AIR 91 GREENE
CHICAGO BEARS RIDDELL DES STORM FLAG
CINCINNATI BENGALS RIDDELL 81 PICKENS
CINCINNATI BENGALS RIDDELL
CLEVELAND BROWNS RIDDELL 47 VICKERS
DALLAS COWBOYS BIKE H. SCOTT
DENVER BRONCOS RIDDELL 42
DENVER BRONCOS BIKE 62
DETROIT LIONS 67 STAN CAMPBELL
DETROIT LIONS RIDDELL McCULLOUGH suspen.
DETROIT LIONS RIDDELL 33 MILBOURNE
DETROIT LIONS BIKE 76 BARRETT BROOKS - loa
DETROIT LIONS KELLY 15 SKLADANEY
DETROIT LIONS RIDDELL 1960's Susp Nowatzke?
DETROIT LIONS RIDDELL 77 COMPTON
DETROIT LIONS KELLY 14 DANIELSON
DETROIT LIONS 53 GLOVER
GREEN BAY PACKERS RIDDELL 35 HADDIX
HOUSTON OILERS RIDDELL 1 MOON
HOUSTON TEXANS RIDDELL 57
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS BIKE 7 HOGEBOOM
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS RIDDELL 56 LAGEMAN
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS RIDDELL 32
LOS ANGELES RAMS RIDDELL 90 BROOKS
MIAMI DOLPHINS BIKE 39
MIAMI DOLPHINS RIDDELL 69 SIMS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS RIDDELL HAMILTON
MINNESOTA VIKINGS KELLY
MINNESOTA VIKINGS RIDDELL 58 MCDANIEL
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RIDDELL 24 TY LAW
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RIDDELL 67
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS RIDDELL 99
NEW YORK GIANTS RIDDELL 65 OATES
NEW YORK JETS RIDDELL 7 O'BRIEN
OAKLAND RAIDERS GLADIATOR 44 HUBBARD
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES BIKE JOYNER
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES RIDDELL INGRAM
PITTSBURGH STEELERS RIDDELL 20 STONE
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS RIDDELL 8 SALISBURY
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS RIDDELL 11
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS RIDDELL 79 BARTON
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS BIKE 55 BOZWORTH
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS RIDDELL 44 W. SMITH
ST. LOUIS RAMS BIKE
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BIKE 53 GREEN
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS RIDDELL 57 PETERSON
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS RIDDELL 1 IGWEBUIKE
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS RIDDELL 16 US FLAG '90
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS RIDDELL 12 DILFER
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS RIDDELL 5 HANRATTY
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS RIDDELL NEW STYLE-US flag
TENNESSEE TITANS AIR 82
WASHINGTON REDSKINS MAXPRO WALTON

[Vikingshelmetguy]

they were using American flag decals on helmets way back to 1990?

Here is a photo of a 1990-91 Vikings v. Raiders game showing the players with American flag decals on their helmets.

[Shipp_96]

they were using American flag decals on helmets way back to 1990?

I admit at first I forgot as well, then remembered the first Bush's Iraq war. They only did the flag for a brief period that season, perhaps only from mid December until the Super Bowl. Here are the best shots I could find of them during a game in 1990.

[Shipp_96]

-Steve Hutchinson game worn retro helmet, bought from the Seahawks

[hockeytigers]

Hey Shipp_96,

Can you shoot me an email at chris at toprecruitkicking dot com

I have a question for ya...

Thanks,
Chris

[Shipp_96]

Hey Shipp_96,

Can you shoot me an email at chris at toprecruitkicking dot com

I have a question for ya...

Thanks,
Chris

Hey Chris,

I sent you an email.

[Shipp_96]

For all of you fellow game worn helmet collectors out there, here is an updated list from the Seahawks that was released today. I bought one that I removed from the list and will show some picts of as soon as it arrives. Enjoy! :rolleyes: :

A PLAYERS

$1200.00 – #17 MIKE WILLIAMS (2011)

$1000.00 – #7 TAVARIS JACKSON (2011)

$1000.00 - #57 DAVID HAWTHORNE (2010)

$1000.00 - #57 DAVID HAWTHORNE (2011)

$700.00 - #6 CHARLIE WHITEHURST (2011)

$700.00 - #60 MAX UNGER (2011)

$700.00 - #99 ALAN BRANCH (2011)

$700.00 - #59 AARON CURRY (2010)

$700.00 - #27 JORDAN BABINEAUX (2010)



B PLAYERS

$500.00 - #43 DONSON BOYCE (2011)

$500.00 - #40 EDDIE WILLIAMS (2011)

$500.00 - #85 ANTHONY McCOY (2011)

$500.00 - #46 JAMESON KONZ (2011)

$500.00 - #90 AL WOODS (2011)

$500.00 - #41 BYRON MAXWELL (2011)

$500.00 - #59 STEPHAN FRANKLIN (2011)

$500.00 - #69 CLINTON McDONALD (2011)

$500.00 - #48 ALVIN BOWEN (2010)

$500.00 - #99 QUINN PITCOCK (2010)

$500.00 - #67 JOE TOLEDO (2010)

$500.00 - #96 DEMARCUS GRANGER (2010)

$500.00 - #98 NICK REED (2010)

$500.00 - #70 ROB ROSE (2010)

$500.00 - #73 FRANK OKAM (2010)

$500.00 - #70 JAMES WYCHE (2010)

$500.00 - #43 RYAN POWDRELL (2010)

$500.00 - #77 JACOB PHILLIPS (2010)

$500.00 - #45 JOE PAWELEK (2010)

$500.00 - #91 BARAKA ATKINS (2009)

$500.00 - #67 ROB SIMS (2009)

$500.00 - #42 DAVE PHILISTIN (2009)

$500.00 - #86 JOHN OWENS (2009)

$500.00 - #70 NA SHAN GODDARD (2009)

$500.00 - #77 ANDRE RAMSEY (2009)

$500.00 - #34 DAVID KIRTMAN (2009)

$500.00 - #94 CORY REDDING (2009)

$500.00 - #66 MANSFIELD ROTTO (2008)

$500.00 - #50 LANCE LAURY (2007)

$500.00 - #40 MARCUS RUCKER (2007)

$500.00 - #50 CORNELIUS WORTHHAM (2006)

$500.00 - #89 MATT MURPHY (2006)

$500.00 - #66 WILLIAM HENRY (2006)

$500.00 - #41 JIMMY DIXON (2006)

$500.00 - #NN TAYLOR SCHMIDT (2006)





HELMET SHELL / NO MASK

$200.00 - #32 KEVIN HOBBS (2006)

$200.00 - #72 KEVIN BROWN (2009)

$200.00 - #37 COURTNEY GREEN (2009)

$200.00 - #62 GREY RUEGAMER (2009)

$200.00 - #41 DAN CURRAN (2009)

$200.00 - #62 ADRIAN MARTINEZ (2010)



BLANK HELMETS / NO NUMBER OR PLAYER

$300.00 – (NO #)TOTAL QUANITY: 112

[princip]

Found this photo I took a while back, my 1976 Steve Myer helmet next to the helmet Curtis(Helmet Hut) sold to me, the Steve Largent repro. he had up on his site, actually new old stock and the same size as the Myer helmet. Thus, an identical non game used version of the Steve Myer helmet. Pretty cool to see the two next to each other.

http://www.greenglare.com/images/hawks_76_helmets.jpg

[Shipp_96]

Found this photo I took a while back, my 1976 Steve Myer helmet next to the helmet Curtis(Helmet Hut) sold to me, the Steve Largent repro. he had up on his site, actually new old stock and the same size as the Myer helmet. Thus, an identical non game used version of the Steve Myer helmet. Pretty cool to see the two next to each other.

http://www.greenglare.com/images/hawks_76_helmets.jpg

princip,

Love the original Seahawks helmet from the teams Inaugural season!

[Shipp_96]

Wanted to first thank fellow GUU member UGA-1 for working with me to acquire this beauty from him. We just finished the deal today, and looking forward to receiving it :rolleyes: !

Takeo Spikes 30's style Eagles Throwback from the 2007 season, worn when they beat Detroit. Comes with Mei Gray paperwork.

[Blitzmaster]

Nice helmet, I almost made him an offer on that one, but am trying to cut back on the doubles. Roger Gibson has the matching jersey if that interests you.

[ivo610]

Nice helmet, I almost made him an offer on that one, but am trying to cut back on the doubles. Roger Gibson has the matching jersey if that interests you.

No its in my collection actually. I believe I posted it on the forum before. I would listen to offers on it.

[andyt7499]

Jake Scott 2005 Colts Helmet with James Dungy Sticker. Bought in Septemberof last year in a coin/sports shop in Indiana.

[Shipp_96]

I wanted to post a special "shout out" to UGA-1. He is the MAN ! I got my Takeo Spikes helmet today, all the way from across the country to out here in WA state in less than 2 days. Thank you for the extra quick shipment.

It is truly awesome :rolleyes:!!

[UGA-1]

You are welcome! Thanks for the kind words! You are a class act and I'm glad the helmet has a great home.

[Blitzmaster]

2007 Charles Grant helmet(JO Sports)

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/554761_3625585728207_1530946506_3446237_735198656_ n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536882_3625585968213_1530946506_3446238_1964420776 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/319704_3625586208219_1530946506_3446239_1908344571 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/561167_3625586448225_1530946506_3446240_1816100754 _n.jpg

[Blitzmaster]

here is the photo-matched helmet from the Colts game on September 6th, 2007.

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/76766080.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF87892140FEB0FF7845C57DAE050293321B00B5 4C722B898E0340772A04439DAB0BFE50

[Blitzmaster]

1999 Lomas Brown Cleveland Browns Game worn helmet. Wanted this one for the past 2 years and finally got it.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530704_3625586928237_1530946506_3446243_164320739_ n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539231_3625587208244_1530946506_3446244_911253617_ n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539705_3625586728232_1530946506_3446242_2020173904 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557253_3625587368248_1530946506_3446245_2051159949 _n.jpg
http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/81940586.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA54800875A3264B4B41A AB4B6C7006E2B366CF648C574A470285

[tom1315]

Blitzmaster, two very nice pick ups. I was watching the Lomas Brown due to it is a really nice gamer and had the unique face mask. Glad to see it and the Grant have good a good home.

The Saint helmet is fabulous...love the battle scars.

Tom

Go Pack! NC State 1981 graduate

[gadsden86]

love the helmets.

[Shipp_96]

Time to dust off this thread with Pre-Season football less then 2 months away. Jake McQuaide Rams game worn helmet from 2011. Comes with COA from the Rams and JO Sports. I have to admit I couldn't resist 55% off.

[jhunt28]

Here is a photomatched 1992 Neil Smith Chiefs Helmet

55433

55431

55432

55435

[jhunt28]

Here is the only photomatched Favre Packers helmet that I have seen...although I'm sure some members can tell me if there have been others?

55436

55437

55438

[jhunt28]

55439

55440

[jhunt28]

55442

55443

[jhunt28]

55444

55445

[tom1315]

I am mainly a college helmet guy - ACC/SEC gamers but moving more into the NFL...first one is a William Hayes Tenn Titans 2011 gamer. Purchased from a friend of Hayes and really displays nice use. I believe I have matched it in a Tampa Bay Bucs game yet am trying to confirm with the seller.

Enjoy! Tom

[tom1315]

One more...a Cowboys Bradie James 2009 gamer. Has really nice use...and two velcro tabs inside near the cheek pads. Note the Bible verse included in the top.

Enjoy! Tom

[tom1315]

Here are some more pictures of the 2009 Bradie James Cowboy helmet.

Tom

[perlman9]

Just picked up this Larry Ryan Carolina Panthers helmet. I also got his Clemson helmet.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/panthers3.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/panthers2.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/panthers1.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/panthers4.jpg

[Preston]

I am mainly a college helmet guy - ACC/SEC gamers but moving more into the NFL...first one is a William Hayes Tenn Titans 2011 gamer. Purchased from a friend of Hayes and really displays nice use. I believe I have matched it in a Tampa Bay Bucs game yet am trying to confirm with the seller.

Enjoy! Tom

Nice helmet Tom!

I have to admit I was tempted to bid on this one and prob. would have had William still been a Titan. LOTS of use on that bad boy though! Titans helmets are TOUGH to come by...I've still gotta add one to my collection.

[hfd0035]

Sean Lee 2011 helmet. Season used shell. Facemask changed week 17 and the stickers moved around midway through the season.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/hfd0035/SeanLee025.jpg Week 1 vs Jets
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/hfd0035/seanleeweek1.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/hfd0035/SeanLee026.jpg Week 17 vs Giants
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/hfd0035/seanleeweek16.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/hfd0035/SeanLee029.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/hfd0035/JeredWeaver037.jpg

[tom1315]

Preston, thank you for the nice comments. The William Hayes Titans helmet is pretty cool with the game wear evidenced.

Hfd0035...very nice Sean Lee Cowboy's gamer.

Jason, a very nice Larry Ryan Panthers helmet. Please post pictures of the Clemson gamer when you can!

Carolina Panthers helmets and Titans are indeed tough to find.

Tom

Go Pack! NC State 1981 graduate

[cohibasmoker]

A Browns helmet from 1968 - little or no game wear or player identifiers - may be an issue but who cares right?

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[tom1315]

Very nice pick up Jim!

Tom

Go Pack! NC State 1981 graduate

[yosef777]

That is a Browns RK is a beauty cohibasmoker, glad to see some more vintage helmets in the mix.

[Shipp_96]

Justin Bannan Rams throwback game worn helmet. One of my favorite NFL designs of all time! Used against the Bengals and Saints in 2011.

[tom1315]

Shipp_96...that is one fine helmet! I love these old style gamers! The Justin Bannan shows nice use too. Thank you for sharing.

Tom

Go Pack! NC State graduate 1981

[Falcon]

My first game used helmet. Ashley Lelie rookie helmet from 2002 w/ the Broncos. Photo matched by the white scratch on the bottom of the face mask and the scratches above the left corner of the chin strap.

[Falcon]

My first game used helmet. Ashley Lelie rookie helmet from 2002 w/ the Broncos. Photo matched by the white scratch on the bottom of the face mask and the scratches above the left corner of the chin strap.

[abstractheory]

Falcon - I have his 2003 game used (signed, with pic) away jersey if you're interested.

Nice helmet btw!

Matt

[Falcon]

Falcon - I have his 2003 game used (signed, with pic) away jersey if you're interested.

Nice helmet btw!

Matt


Thanks Matt, can u email me some pics? Kyle@excessivecelebrations.com

[abstractheory]

Thanks Matt, can u email me some pics? Kyle@excessivecelebrations.com


Sure will! I work at night so I will get 'em to ya when I get home this morning.

[cohibasmoker]

Here's a 1965 Eagles helmet worn by Norm Snead during the 1965 season and for the Pro Bowl in January, 1966. A totally original helmet, less damaged and/or removed NFL shields. When held from the bottom, I can clearly see the Kelly green paint under the gold paint. It's amazing that it survived the shredder.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[Preston]

Eddie George 2003 game worn helmet - MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY THANK YOUS TO EVERYONE on the forum who helped give me a crash course in game used helmets - I still have a LOT LOT LOT to learn but I am pumped about this one!

I'm assuming it was only used in one or two games, but you can definitely tell it's a game used helmet.

[cohibasmoker]

Just picked up this Eagles "gamer". The shell is from 1964 and it is double-stamped on the back which leads me to believe it was used, sent back to Riddell and then returned to the Eagles.

It is my first "Husky" and the helmet is a beast.
Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[solarlottry]

Hi Kyle-it looks like a giant batch of "Maui Wowie" in the background of your image of Ashley.

Nice helmet too!

Hope you are well. Maybe all us Hawaii collectors can get together soon to check out some of our new additions.

Stay in touch.
Paul
garciajones@yahoo.com

Always buying 49er gamers and ANY/ALL 1994 49er game worn items! Paying a finders fee (of up to 500$) for quality info that leads to a purchase.

[tom1315]

I have been working on my NFL helmets and obtained a 2003 season Lamar Gordon RB St Louis Rams gamer. Has a WeTrak card and a Tri-Star Productions certification that is showing as a Lamar Gordon game worn. 2003 was Gordon's 2nd season in the NFL and he played in 10 games with 4 starts. His statistics were 298 yards rushing and 8 receptions. He played his college ball at North Dakota State. Helmet has nice wear marks on the shell and the Rams' horns, good wear on the facemask. Has the typical dymo tape "34 Gordon" near a cheek pad and a 2003 recertification decal. Schutt navy facemask dated "HJB" for August 2002 attached with 01 top clips and doubles on the side. Shows nice wear, inside and out. Enjoy!

Tom
GO PACK! NC STATE 1981 graduate

[yosef777]

Cohibasmoker,
The Eagles 1964 'husky' looks great, keep posting the oldies but goodies.
Husky helmets are some of the rarest (and heaviest) around but the painted Eagle wings make it even more special, very nice.

[COWBOYS4EVR]

JAY RATLIFF 11-24-11 GAME USED HELMET, picked up from steiner.

57141

57142

57143

57144

[COWBOYS4EVR]

FELIX JONES GAME USED HELMET, 11/20/11 THRU 12/24/11 SEASON GAMES
from steiner.

57145

57146

57147

57148

[cohibasmoker]

Just picked up this cowboys clear-shell. It has a manufacturer date of 1980 and the decals and striping are under the clear-shell.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[dwolfe12345]

Happy with Steiner for their deals. Picked up this and 22 game used and issued jerseys

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/dustinwolfe/IMAG0148_zps05e1893d.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/dustinwolfe/IMAG0149_zps27cf9545.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/dustinwolfe/IMAG0150_zps4fd16603.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/dustinwolfe/IMAG0151_zps31235bdb.jpg

[project 4]

Kevin Kolb's 1960 Eagle's throwback helmet.

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/br1ju04/DSC01149.jpg
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/br1ju04/DSC01148.jpg
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/br1ju04/DSC01147.jpg
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/br1ju04/DSC01146.jpg
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/br1ju04/DSC01141.jpg

[Blitzmaster]

here is a few of my recent pick ups....1992 Reggie White, last year as an Eagle

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/564098_4700083669984_799007854_n.jpg

2007 Takeo Spikes "throwback"
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/47938_4700083229973_286567312_n.jpg

2010 Richard Seymour, easily photomatched
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/577119_4700090750161_762260352_n.jpg
2007 Warren Sapp, possibly his last ever helmet(shows very light use)
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/271084_4700092350201_1140883830_n.jpg

[cohibasmoker]

Just snagged a 1967 Falcons "gamer". It was worn by Randy Johnson who was the 1st ever QB for the Falcons. It was located in a thrift store over 40 years ago. Note the gold center-ridge stripe and red dyno tape on the back. A very rare 2nd year style of helmet

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[Blitzmaster]

my second Texans helmet.....2007 Andre Johnson. I collect Lineman and Linebackers but couldn't pass on this one for trade bait!!!!!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546298_4767832403660_1857143633_n.jpg

[masp3392]

my second Texans helmet.....2007 Andre Johnson. I collect Lineman and Linebackers but couldn't pass on this one for trade bait!!!!!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546298_4767832403660_1857143633_n.jpg

oh I dislike you so much right now! lol, great helmet!

[Vikingshelmetguy]

A recent pick up. I believe it is a 1986 Vikings game used helmet. Player unknown.

[cohibasmoker]

Just picked up a cool Packers helmet with a shell date of 1973. NOT a lot of outer shell wear but the inside suspension shows nice wear. I like the decals because they appear to be original to the helmet because of the glue outline, probably shrinkage from age, around the Packers logos.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[Shipp_96]

Just wanted to bump this post to the top again. I am receiving this next week. Steve Slaton signed 2009 worn helmet. I was a huge fan of his while he played at WVU.

[Preston]

VERY pleased with this bad boy...

Albert Haynesworth 2008 game worn helmet with TONS of use. Now to get find some photomatches :)

[perlman9]

Nice addition, Preston. I just got this Bryan Pittman Texans in today

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/pittman3.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/pittman1.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/pittman2.jpg

[BALTCOLTS]

Just picked up a cool Packers helmet with a shell date of 1973. NOT a lot of outer shell wear but the inside suspension shows nice wear. I like the decals because they appear to be original to the helmet because of the glue outline, probably shrinkage from age, around the Packers logos.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net
Beautiful Packers helmet,love seeing the 60's and early 70's equipment. You have a top of the line collection. Do you have any vintage Colts items? Seems there is not alot out there that i have seen.

[Preston]

Appreciate it Jason!

BTW does anyone know how many helmets a player uses during a season? I'm assuming 1, maybe 2 at the most but that's why I'm asking (ha)

[bballzs14]

Robert Quinn game worn rookie throwback helmet w/ photomatch.

[bballzs14]

Whoa, pics are too big. Apologies

[tom1315]

Whoa, pics are too big. Apologies

Love the Robert Quinn lid even if a little "oversized." Nice pick up from a former UNC Tar Heels player! I recall his playing days with Carolina.

Tom

Go Pack! NC State 1981 graduate

[sjsinohio]

Here is a mid 1970's Eagles Medalist Gladiator helmet.

[sjsinohio]

Here is an early 1970's Lions Riddell suspension helmet.

[sjsinohio]

Here is a mid 1970's Broncos Riddell PAC-3 helmet.

[bruno89]

SJSINOHIO can you email me at brunobltzr@yahoo.com ?

[Shipp_96]

Here is a mid 1970's Broncos Riddell PAC-3 helmet.

I LOVE those 70s style helmets and logos I grew up with, especially the Broncos one! Excellent pickups!!

[abstractheory]

Here is a mid 1970's Broncos Riddell PAC-3 helmet.

Super nice helmets sjsinohio! Unfortunately though, it looks like the decals were replaced at sometime. The one on your helmet are consistant with the 92-96 redesign. Here is a pic of the difference. Slight difference, but, as you can see, a more simpler design then their 70's - 80's version pictured on the left. A lot of people are unaware of these changes, so I just thought I would share. However, this doesn't mean the helmet isn't original, and I would never suggest otherwise.

Matt

[sjsinohio]

Thanks for the info, abstractheory (http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/member.php?u=5530). I guess they kept those old PAC-3 helmets around for quite some time. The helmet is actually dated 1978 so I should have described the helmet as a late 1970's vs. mid 1970's. It didn't have a facemask on it when I got it so I put on one that fit the existing drill holes. I should put a white facemask on it.

[abstractheory]

Yeah, a white face mask would look sweet!!

GO BRONCOS!!