Dick Butkus Pro Bowl helmet

[kneerat]

Hi Guys,

Wondering if any of you helmet gurus had any thoughts on this Butkus helmet on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dick-Butkus-game-used-worn-Chicago-Bears-football-helmet-NFL-Pro-Bowl-signed/322530809536?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2748.l2649

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Dick Butkus Pro Bowl helmet

Looks like somebody bought it already.

GU FB helmets are not an area I'm educated in, but I can verify the background of Ron Zera. He used to talk to me often during his role at Wrigley Field as the visitors clubbie. He even sold me a GU Jim Wynn jersey he picked up in his travels. After he left the Cubs organization, he spent several years at Old Comiskey Park co-operating a stadium souvenir stand with a longtime vendor at both Chicago ballparks. If it did come from Zera, I'd be pretty supportive of it.

Dave Miedema

[kneerat]

Re: Dick Butkus Pro Bowl helmet

Thanks Dave. I think the clips were replaced, but the rest totally checks out, IMO.

[Number9]

Re: Dick Butkus Pro Bowl helmet

Im not judging in any way,, but why is the Bears logo under the paint black as opposed to white? Just curious.

[kneerat]

Re: Dick Butkus Pro Bowl helmet

The C decal was removed from each side then white paint was applied. The white paint wore off, or "didn't take", where the C once was applied.