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Lot 219
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Lot Number: 219
Description: Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers autographed professional model football helmet c.1980s. Classic 49ers gold helmet features "SF" logo decals on both side panels. Bike full-size helmet retains its original facemask, which is attached at the sides but broken loose from the brackets at top. The helmet shows heavy use including surface scratching and impact markings. The chin strap is absent. A period dymo label is found inside the ear flap with "Joe Montana" in white lettering exhibiting proper age toning and wear. Montana has autographed the helmet in black Sharpie. The signature rates 9 out of 10. Joe Montana, selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1979 National Football League Draft, had a stellar career with the 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. A master of late-game comebacks, Montana directed his teams to 31 fourth quarter come-from-behind wins during his illustrious career, including a 92-yard drive in the closing seconds of Super Bowl XXIII. Thirty-nine times Montana passed for more than 300 yards in a game, including seven times in which he surpassed 400 yards. His six 300-yard passing performances in the post-season are an NFL record. He also owns the career playoff record for attempts, completions, touchdowns, and yards gained passing. Eleven times the New Eagle, Pennsylvania native led his team to the playoffs. Along the way, he captured nine divisional championships and victories in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. His outstanding play in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, and XXIV earned him Most Valuable Player honors in each game. In 1994 Montana became just the fifth quarterback to pass for more than 40,000 yards in a career. At the time of his retirement, he ranked fourth in career passing yardage (40,551 yards), attempts (5,391), and passing touchdowns (273). His 3,409 completions ranked third all-time, and his career passer rating of 92.3 was second all-time. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (helmet) and JSA (autograph): VG-EX
Estimated Price: ($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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