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1960s New York Giants Riddell RAC-K2 Game Helmet from Tommy John’s Collection.
Lot 126. 1960s New York Giants Riddell RAC-K2 Game Helmet from Tommy John’s Collection. John purchased this helmet at a charity auction in the 1980s. Manufactured from 1965-69, this type of helmet features Riddell’s Aero-Cell Suspension, which consists of webbed suspension plus eight Riddell Aero-Cells placed between the shell and suspension. The outside of the helmet has the logo the Giants employed from 1961-74. The chin strap is present, and the face mask appears to be Riddell’s BD-9 model. The size 7 1/8 helmet shows light use. This is an excellent example of a 1960s NFL helmet. Since its production in the 1960s, helmet design has undergone significant changes. With the current emphasis on head injuries, it will be interesting to see what further changes occur in helmets over the next decade. It comes with a letter saying it is from the Tommy John collection.
Winning Bid $390.
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