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Original Riddell 1971 Detroit Lions Kra-Lite TK2 Game Football Helmet Rare
Original Riddell 1971 Detroit Lions Kra-Lite TK2 Game Football Helmet Rare
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Vintage and original Detroit Lions Riddell Kra-Lite TK2 helmet from 1971 as shown by the “Riddell” and “Kra-Lite” stamped into the rear of the helmet and the ring date stamp above the earhole. This is a legitimate NFL game helmet, although not used in a game. Please read further.
The decals and striping are vintage and original team issued and applied by Riddell when the helmet was manufactured, and the paint is also vintage and original from the date of manufacture. Please see photos for nice condition for this more than 50 year old helmet.
Helmet also includes the most popular facemask ever produced, a vintage and original Riddell 2-bar BD9 facemask. To add to the authenticity, this amazing specimen also includes vintage leather jaw pads just as used on the field.
This helmet was removed from a RIDDell helmet lamp then we had installed an authentic suspension exactly as would have been used in 1971 by the best in the business, Helmet Hut. The suspension is made with the same materials as those in 1971, identical right down to the same brown thread used to stitch the suspension together.
This is about as close to an authentic Lions game used helmet as you will find for a fraction of the price! Lions were also one of the most rare of the helmet lamps.
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.
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.
We have many of these helmets which have had a suspension installed as well. 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.
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