{"product_id":"riddell-rk4-husky-vintage-style-suspension-football-helmet-boston-patriots-read","title":"RIDDell RK4 Husky Vintage Style Suspension Football Helmet Boston Patriots READ","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease read entire description for information about this rare and unique amazing helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration is this beautiful custom manufactured RK4 double rivet “Husky” helmet! This beauty is representative of the helmets worn by the 1960 Boston Patriots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis helmet is a custom made helmet and includes authentic heat stamping on the rear of the helmet! These are not decals, but are actually heat stamps. This was accomplished by taking an officially licensed Riddell RK4 helmet from the RIDDell Classic series and adding a wider center strip and extra rivets. The end result is a unique and one of a kind custom double rivet husky that is as close to what Reddell manufactured in 1960 as you can possibly get. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stripes are painted on and not decals, and the side decals are thin mil, and the helmet includes a reproduction Schutt style Cowcatcher NOP facemask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e***IMPORTANT- Unfortunately, this beautiful helmet was slightly damaged in shipping. As you can see, there is a hairline crack on the right outside which we have highlighted in close up photos, and which is not evident on the inside of the helmet. This may be a surface crack only, but it is evident. Sale price would have been $1495 if not for the minor surface crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RIDDell Classic RK helmets were only manufactured from 2005-2007 and are full sized proline quality reproductions of the originals manufactured by Riddell back in the 1960s. The classic shape of the RK's slightly flared shell and handsome metal rivets are complemented by the attachment of a full cage Schutt style lineman’s NJOP facemask. The suspension webbing is identical to the original right down to the same brown thread that was used to stitch it together. These amazing specimens also have real leather jaw pads, and gray 2-toned chin strap and is also painted gray inside just as the vintage originals from the 1960's. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese “special” sized helmets, as RIDDell called them in their sales materials and catalog, required a 1 1\/2 to 2 inch wide center ridge to accommodate the larger sizes of the 6-point suspension. Hence this version being identified as the “single rivet” Husky. The term “Husky” was coined for these larger helmets by one of the founders of HelmetHut, the late Jim Parker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you hold this helmet you will immediately notice that it is much larger and heavier than the regular RK2 helmets you are used to handling. It is a beast!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis helmet displays beautifully and will make a wonderful gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CLAIMING THIS HELMET WAS ISSUED OR USED BY Mr. Bell or the Chiefs. Will make a stunning display, and looks like it just came off the field!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE- ITEM PICTURED IS ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. WE ONLY HAVE ONE OF THESE IN STOCK! 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Riddell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53174033318204,"sku":"227306611457","price":695.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/0908\/8316\/files\/10_b35d8255-64e1-424c-8a3e-b92305550f67.jpg?v=1782949142","url":"https:\/\/westbrooksportscards.com\/products\/riddell-rk4-husky-vintage-style-suspension-football-helmet-boston-patriots-read","provider":"WESTBROOKSPORTSCARDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}