Original Riddell 1973 Los Angeles Rams Kra-Lite TK2 Game Football Helmet

Vintage and original Los Angeles Rams Riddell Kra-Lite TK2 helmet from 1973 as shown by the “Riddell” and “Kra-Lite” stamped into the rear of the helmet and the date stamp above the earhole. This is a legitimate NFL game helmet, although not used in a game. Please read further.

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.

This is one of the most rare of all the lamps as 1973 was the first year the Rams wore gold horns, (and last year Riddell used these game helmets) and these gold horns are not decals, but are the result of taping off the design of the horns on a gold painted helmet, and then painting the helmet beautiful Rams blue, and then removing the tape.

Please see photos for condition for this very rare and more than 50 year old helmet! You will notice also a very faint evidence of writing on one horn which was there long before we received the helmet.

Helmet also includes the most popular facemasks ever produced, an original Riddell 2-bar BD-9 facemask. This amazing specimen also includes vintage leather jaw pads just as used on the field.

This is about as close to an authentic Rams game used helmet from 1973 as you will find for a fraction of the price! Rams helmets were also one of the most rare of the helmets used to make lamps.

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.

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