Anyone familiar with the White Helmets that Alabama wore in 1984 season

[bama0037]

Apparently that was the last time they wore them and they used them for all road games in 1984. Got a guy trying to trade me a white one that is number 49 and also on the back is a white circular decal with a houndstooth hat that was to pay tribute to Bear Bryant I'm guessing. Wondering if anyone knew anything about the white helmets and also I couldn't really find any pics to be able to spot this houndstooth decal??? Thanks John

[BrianK]

Could also be 1983 (example photo below). Sorry, no info on decal.

[GoTigers]

From a Sports Illustrated dated Sept. 19 1983

"Alabama has gone off an 18½-point favorite over Tech, and Perkins was right: The Tide's not 19 points better. But that's because Tech is better than everybody else thought. Perkins is wrong later when he says the Tide was "lucky" to win. So, in fact, is Curry when he says Tech "gave it away."

Perkins had come onto the field with a decal of the familiar Bryant houndstooth hat pinned on his shirt collar and Hennessey at his sleeve. The idea of sharing the spotlight is Perkins', and it wasn't lost on regulars in the south stands, who cheered them both lustily. The hounds-tooth hat decals were also on the Alabama helmets. In a team meeting, Perkins had led the players in a two-minute silent prayer in Bryant's memory."

Hope this helps and... War Eagle
Auburn Alum 2003

[bama0037]

From a Sports Illustrated dated Sept. 19 1983

"Alabama has gone off an 18½-point favorite over Tech, and Perkins was right: The Tide's not 19 points better. But that's because Tech is better than everybody else thought. Perkins is wrong later when he says the Tide was "lucky" to win. So, in fact, is Curry when he says Tech "gave it away."

Perkins had come onto the field with a decal of the familiar Bryant houndstooth hat pinned on his shirt collar and Hennessey at his sleeve. The idea of sharing the spotlight is Perkins', and it wasn't lost on regulars in the south stands, who cheered them both lustily. The hounds-tooth hat decals were also on the Alabama helmets. In a team meeting, Perkins had led the players in a two-minute silent prayer in Bryant's memory."

Hope this helps and... War Eagle
Auburn Alum 2003


It definitely helps. Thanks to both of you guys for the information