Y. A. Tittle (D. 2017) was a Hall of Fame quarterback who starred with the 49ers, Giants, and Colts. A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, he led the NFL in touchdown passes three times and won the 1963 MVP. He threw 242 career touchdown passes and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
Offered is pretty much the exact same model (full-sized) reproductionof his 1954 San Francisco 49ers helmet that was created by using authentic period components and tooling, the reproduction includes the distinctive riveted jaw pads, stabilizing bracket and clear Lucite face bar.
Few objects better represent professional football’s hard-nosed 1950s era. Tittle’s unusual helmet is more than protective equipment. It is a striking reminder of the toughness, ingenuity and determination required to play quarterback during one of football’s most memorable generations.
These helmets alone will run you $300-400 retail.This one was signed at a Bay Area show in the 1990s – mid 2000s. Signed in black sharpie pen that he also wrote his #14 and the HOF 1971 inscription.This is a flawless piece!
***NOTE*** we’ve attached a photo of the November 22, 1954 SI cover of Tittle wearing the helmet that this reproduction was based upon.
PSA/DNA certified hologram attached to the back of the helmet
