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[TAFKADixie]

I dont own a single helmet and likely never will as Clemson guys just dont pop up and they aren't affordable for me when they do, but I am always amazed at the level of knowledge that you guys have about them. just wanted to pass that on.

[kirkb]

Both of my WD 1's have the blue inner shell. Blades was recertified 1991 and Crocket 1990. Both look like gamers, especially the Crockett. Blades has the flag worn by Lions in '90. I'd say these 2 helmets prove the point the helmets had blue interior shells. Bought off ebay if my memory's right. Be super careful with Sanders helmets. Several available including the one on ebay last year I simply could not match up with photo or film. I think I have encountered one I thought was actually good.

[helmets]

Thanks for the info. Yes, I'm not 100% convinced on the royal - until I see some proof. Still some unanswered questions. I was hoping that you had obtained your two helmets from a source other than ebay...

I see some of the same inconsistencies on those two as I saw on the Sanders on ebay as well as the one that I own.

[kirkb]

My Crockett has a ton of hit/paint rubs. I do believe I photo matched it a couple years ago...Kirk

[princip]

Danielson pics with weirdly attached face mask.

What do you mean by weird way the facemask is attached? Looks to be pretty normal attachment for a Dungard mask.

Also, don't think that Danielson helmet of yours looks correct for the era, since, the Lions didn't go with the blue facemasks until 1984? Did any Lions players wear a Dungard 210 in '84?

[kirkb]

I also think the Danielson is probably not good. Just thought I'd throw it out there. I originally thought the 1st photo of him had a blue mask. I probably made a mistake..Kirk

[yosef777]

I appreciate the follow up on the Campbell & Wehrli Rawlings HND 9. Thanks for correcting the dates on the HND 9 (horizontal screw placement) helmet with your photos of Jurgenson, Curry and an unknown Redskin. (Although I am still unsure of the Bradshaw year as a 74 as I thought he used the Griese Dunguard mask in 74 as well as the off set style screw placement on his HND 9). My 1970's Rawlings catalog collection is missing the years 1973, 1974 and it limited my ability to find the exact year of the Wehrli screw configuration. Judging from your photos we could narrow it down to 73, 74 and 75. Finally, you were not mistaken in your saying Campbell did wear the RTS. He wore it with the NOPO, double wire mask (both grey and red).

[princip]

I also think the Danielson is probably not good. Just thought I'd throw it out there. I originally thought the 1st photo of him had a blue mask. I probably made a mistake..Kirk

Sorry, didn't mean to come off sounding too snide about my questions, just that some equipment managers did fasten those Dungards a little strangely; i.e. 1976 Seahawks equipment manager Harry Yalacki. Here's what he did to Steve Largent's rookie lid: Steve Largent 1976

[yosef777]

Aenea01,
Sorry, I stand corrected Bradshaw did wear that HND 9 style in 74.
I am also looking for production dates on the Rawlings CSH (a clear shell) model helmet. Again, I assume it is from 72, 73, or 74 as I do not have those catalogs but not sure.
Finally, I wanted to know if you can confirm or deny that Richard Todd wore a Ridge model with the Jets. I know he wore the HND 9 in both white and green shells but no conclusive evidence for the Ridge model.
I will try to attach some photos of the CHS and Todd/Ridge helmets.

[yosef777]

Here is the Richard Todd photo