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VINTAGE 1940s OREGON DUCKS Rare Leather FOOTBALL HELMET
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1940s AUTHENTIC OREGON DUCKS
University of Oregon FOOTBALL HELMET ORIGINAL CONDITION-no damage, no repairs, original paint, original strap DETAILS: WILSON Made in U.S.A. (front forehead wing marking) AIRLITE CUSHION RUBBER (inner ) D265B (nape of neck,outside marking) (inside LOGO stamped/black ink) W DESCRIPTION: GREEN Hard Dome is accented by fire hydrant YELLOW Used condition from PLAYER WEAR Construction is simple, but very durable materials-Thick leather, bronze snap, 3 stitches per inch, RIVOTS, ventilation holes, cotton strap, inner webbing, pebbled texture leather tabs on adjustable strap HISTORY: (Owner provided following for listing) I was born in 1935 and received this in 1947, about age 12, maybe '48 or '49 My father thrilled me with this helmet as a surprise gift. The University of Oregon football players came to Portland to play games at the Multnomah Stadium on Saturdays. I remember going to Sylvan and riding the Motor Stage to town early, possibly 9am for the 1:00 game. We were excited for the football game! When the players were leaving the field I would run down with the other kids to ask if we could carry the player's helmet up to the Multnomah Club ( team locker rooms were there) My dad was president of AAU for years. Dad knew stadium personnel, the the Multnomah Club manager and such connections to the game. I recall my dad saying he mentioned to James Richardson what he would like for me. James knew the University of Oregon equipment manager, who offered this helmet. My dad brought it home and I have been a proud owner since that day. INFO: Helmet has been in non-smoking home, no sunlight exposure, dry environment displayed and safe stored/non-attic or basement Info search: For dating purposes, I viewed viewing game schedule/roster/photo for all years of OREGON FOOTBALL history. This site was very entertaining reading of player names by year. No team 1943 and 1944. I hoped to see a photo of helmet. The photo of Val Culwell 1941-42 does NOT have the wing front as this helmet. A photo of Bob Reynolds 1945 does NOT match this helmet either. I also viewed Oregon Webfoots Duck Football Uniform History aiming to see a player in helmet for dating this helmet. This site did mention the 1948 Hardcap came in green/white and green/yellow. Exact year team wore this helmet currently UNKNOWN. The helmet is clearly pre-1950. Any viewer/ ebayer providing more information appreciated. Email questions. Thank you for offers. 
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