Original Vintage Riddell 1971 Dallas Cowboys Kra-Lite TK2 Game Football Helmet

Vintage and original Dallas Cowboys Riddell Kra-Lite TK2 helmet from 1971 as shown by the “Riddell” and “Kra-Lite” stamped through the blue tape and 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.

This helmet was salvaged from a Riddell helmet lamp. 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.

The decals and blue striping on this helmet are vintage and original team issued, with the blue striping being original to the helmet from the date of manufacture. Due to issues with the original paint, we have had the helmet repainted correct blue-silver by Helmet Hut because they are absolutely the best in the business, and then added a set of era correct team issued matching thin mil Cowboys star decals and a new white center stripe.

One additional note on the paint- we had this paint specifically mixed to match an original Cowboys helmet from the era, so you know it’s beauty is everything it should be!

The evidence of this transformation is the “Riddell” and “Kra-Lite” heat stamping burned through the blue tape, so we know that this was the original blue tape.

To complete the work of creating as close to an original Cowboys game used helmet as possible, we then had a suspension installed when being painted.

Please see photos for amazing 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. This amazing specimen also includes new leather jaw pads just as used on the field.

This is about as close to an authentic Cowboys game used helmet from 1971 as you will find for a fraction of the price!

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.