Riddell Kra-Lite TK2 Suspension Football Helmet 1970 Minnesota Vikings Tarkenton

Rare Minnesota Vikings Riddell Kra-Lite TK2 helmet from 1970 as evidenced by no date stamp inside above the ear hole. Helmet also has white interior showing it was later than 1969 as RIDDell changed from using gray paint on the inside in 1970. Also note the date on the facemask.

Helmet also has the most popular football helmet facemask on the planet- an original and vintage Riddell BD-9 two bar facemask and it is date matched as well, and even has matching jaw pads originally from that era and original Riddell chin strap.

This was a Riddell lamp as described below, so everything on the helmet is authentic and original, and includes authentic team issued vintage decals, as well as the most popular football helmet facemask on the planet- a vintage Riddell BD-9 two bar quarterback facemask.

Many of our helmets are vintage from the 1960's and 1970's. We offer many helmets manufactured by Riddell which were destined to be actual game used NFL helmets but before they could be shipped out to the teams, these helmets were used to make very collectible lamps for retail sale. These helmets had the suspension removed and were then attached to a wooden base with additional lamp parts attached. We have removed these helmets from the lamp and installed a new suspension and padding into them and the result is a stunning and amazing vintage helmet for with vintage authentic team decals and Riddell 2-bar BD-9 facemasks.

To round out the package, helmet even has Vikings All- time great and Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton’s #10 written above the earhole on red tape as equipment managers would have done for identification purposes. Let us know if you want a different number in the helmet for another player. Please note that we are not claiming this helmet was issued or worn by Mr. Tarkenton or the Vikings.

Please see photos for reference only and not included with purchase.

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.