Original Riddell 1960s Chicago Bears Kra-Lite TK2 Game Football Helmet RARE

Vintage and original Chicago Bears Riddell Kra-Lite TK2 helmet from the 1960s as shown by the “Riddell” and “Kra-Lite” stamped into the rear of the helmet and the inside painted gray from the factory, and no ring date stamp inside the helmet. This is a legitimate NFL game helmet, although not used in a game. Please read further.

This is a very rare version due to the iconic “old school” style “C” decals, which are vintage and original thin mil team issued and applied by Riddell when the helmet was manufactured. The paint is also vintage and original from the date of manufacture. Please see photos for amazing condition for this over 50 year old helmet.

Helmet has also been customized to represent the helmets worn by the early 1960s Bears by adding the white single bar facemask. To add to the authenticity, this amazing specimen also includes authentic leather jaw pads and soft cup chin strap just as used on the field.

This helmet was removed from a RIDDell helmet lamp to make available for display. Riddell helmet lamps were manufactured between 1969 and 1973, and used actual game helmets which were manufactured by Riddell for the NFL teams. These lamps were available by mail order through The Sears Wishbook.

We have been asked about the hole in the top of the helmet having been drilled for the lamp pole. That is not correct. All Riddell TK2 helmets are manufactured with the center hole at the top.

RIDDell helmet lamps were not manufactured until ordered. When ordered, RIDDell simply removed the suspension padding from the helmet and replaced the rivets before assembling the helmet into a lamp to ship out.

Also, please note we can add numbers and change out facemasks if you desire. Please request pricing for this service.

Will make a stunning display, and the helmet 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.