Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/1/2011
This awesome, never-worn Spalding football helmet in its original and classic Spalding box was intended to be used by a youngster and is a treat to hold and behold. In near perfect condition with discoloration spots affecting the inner leather padding, the helmet’s model number (50320) and size (6-7/8 – 7) join “Made in Canada” at the back of the base. A bit of spotting on the chin strap, an unopened packet of two shims with instructions on the envelope on how to reduce the size of the helmet using either one or two shims, and a nifty Spalding “Pocket Edition For Junior Sports” booklet are also to note. The EX condition booklet outlines Spalding sports equipment and pictures and profiles golfer George Knudson, home run hitter Roger Maris, quarterback Bernie Faloney and hockey star Jean Beliveau. The Faloney write-up mentions his age (31), helping to date it to 1963 – cool! A bit of staining/soiling and a couple of small (two-inch) tears in the box to mention, but what a trip back in time. The same goes for the football box which contains a Spalding 135 All-Star model ball that was also never used and shows minimal wear, with the inflating needle still in its original packaging at the bottom of the box!
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