This is an example of just a great helmet with all of the features that helmet collectors are looking for. AHI - Athletic Helmet Inc AiR Power model in a the desirable LARGE size, great rare model OPO-DW facemask, perfect display condition - not new but not beat to $#!+, and attributed to a player - with his dymo tape and number on the inside of the helmet. As you probably know, the vast majority of college helmets do not have player identifiers, as they are removed prior to their release to the public.
Game Used Memphis Tigers AiR Power model helmet. The large sized helmet was produced by AHI with a date code of 1991 Helmet shows light wear to the exterior and interior of the helmet. Helmet is complete and all original and unmodified in any way. The helmet has its original AiR Power model padding with the double air bladder, AiR style vinyl AHI "handed" jaw pads, Schutt thin wire OPO-DW model facemask from 1992, secured to the helmet with the original clips and hardware. There is no chinstrap with the helmet. There is a dymo tape player identifier on the inside of the helmet, "Bonner" who we believe to be linebacker Dan Bonner who played for the Tigers from 1992 through the 1995 season. The helmet is signed to the Memphis Equipment staff by Tigers Star Clinton McDonald - who went on to play eight (8) seasons in the NFL with three (3) different teams.
The logo decals are original, properly positioned, and adhered to the helmet with no lifting. Great original, helmet to add to your gamer collection, in a rare model, in a desirable size. At the asking price, with the free shipping, don't wait on this one.
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