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Lot Number: 391
Description: ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Superb Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts football helmet c.1960s. Classic Colts helmet from the man who is generally regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Offered is an original Colts helmet as worn by Unitas during the mid 1960s era. The helmet retains its original faceguard and famed "U" shaped horseshoe logos on either side panel. The back of the helmet retains the original "19" indicating Unitas' uniform number. Interior also remains intact with its suspension padding having only one small partially detached piece. The helmet exhibits excellent use incl. some abrasions, age toning, and areas of appropriate wear for its positional use. Provenance of the helmet is impeccable having been given originally to Colts band director John Ziemann as a gift from Unitas in the late 1960s. Unitas' statistics are the thing of legend, including over 40,000 passing yards and a record 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass. While his numbers are impressive, it was his gritty intelligence on the field that embodied his style of play. Exceptional piece is without question one of the finest Unitas game helmets to have entered the marketplace. Includes letter of provenance from John Ziemann and LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX
Estimated Price: ($20,000.00-$30,000.00)
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