RK2 Vintage Style New York Jets Football Helmet Joe Namath Super Bowl III 3

Recently manufactured RK2 style Football Helmet sporting striping and decals of the New York Jets, and customized to represent the helmet worn in Super Bowl III by All-Time great and Hall of Famer, “Broadway” Joe Namath as he led the Jets to a convincing victory over the powerhouse Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. No one gave the Jets a chance, but Namath shocked the world when he declared to reporters while relaxing beside a Miami pool, “We will win. I guarantee it!”

Please note how we have taken great care to place the side decals appropriately slanted upward from the rear side rivet on both sides, just as the team wore for several years. Some say the decals were placed in that position as an indication the Jets were “taking off” to greater heights.

This beautiful specimen has Namath’s #12 written on clear tape placed above the ear holes in black felt tip marker as might have been done by Jets equipment managers for purposes of identification. We used the clear tape so the numbers could be removed if desired.

Helmet includes authentic leather jaw pads, soft cup two-tone chin strap, and iconic Schutt style 1966 OPO facemask just like Namath wore in that game! See photos for reference only and not included in purchase.

Helmet is built to represent the famous 1960s configuration of the RK2 suspension helmet with 12-spoke suspension made exactly as the originals from the 1960s. The RIDDell RK2 was easily recognized by its slightly flared shell over the ears and handsome metal rivets.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CLAIMING THIS HELMET WAS ISSUED OR USED BY Mr. Namath or the Jets. Please see photos for new condition of helmet. Will make a stunning display and discussion piece, and looks like it is ready to take the field!

All of our helmets are for display purposes only! They are not to be used or worn for competitive play. Westbrook Sportscards has been in business since 1988.