1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

[Fraudfinder!!]

First a disclaimer, I know NOTHING about major league helmets. I am looking for some advice on this reported helmet. I was approached yesterday by a family I have known for over 30 years. We had a function last night where GU items were put on display. Before the event they notified me that they had a Yaz batting helmet that was given to them in the late 60's by there close family friend who's son was a Boston Red Sox bat boy. They said the helmet was from 1967. They said that Yaz gave them the helmet and it was used in many games. They have had the helmet ever since. They asked me if I wanted to display it. I said "sure" and inquired if they would be interested in selling the helmet. The family said they would sell it as it was nothin special to them. The family then gave me the helmet that I have photos of here.

For all I know this could have been bought at Walmart last year. As I said I know nothing about helmets. The inside is imprinted with "American Baseball Cap Inc" with a number underneath.

Any comments on this helmet?? Thank you.

[ironmanfan]

It certainly wasn't purchased at Wal-Mart last year as it's definitely a vintage ABC batting helmet. There should be plenty of Yaz photos out there that should provide whether he ever wrote his # like that on the back....Good possibility that this is legit...

[Tay1038]

Fraudfinder: Shoot me an email will ya! Tay1038@aol.com

Thanks,
Taylor

[sicollector1954@insightbb.com]

Send me an e-mail as well if you get this. I have an early Yaz bat that has his number on the knob and you can compare. Thanks.

sicollector1954@comcast.net

[Dewey2007]

Not the best shot but it's a start...

[Fraudfinder!!]

Thanks. I have seen several Yaz pics during 1967 but have no close up photos of him batting. I have been asked several times for my email: mikemo@metrocast.net

[Dewey2007]

Try finding a 1968 Red Sox Yearbook. There might be some good shots of Yaz in one of those.

Also, try checking out, www.thatsmyboy03.com He has lots of baseball pictures from the 60's & 70's. I'm sure he has a few Yaz photos on there.

Good luck!

[Fraudfinder!!]

Thanks for the imput. Any other forum members??

[cohibasmoker]

Thanks for the imput. Any other forum members??

I have attached a scan of the inside of a Cardinals helmet also from 1967. It shows the inside ABC sticker. Hope it helps.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[Fraudfinder!!]

Jim (and everyone else),
Thank you for your posts.
Jim, quick question. Do you still have the Pesky 1975 jersey for sale? A change in the topic, I was very fortunate to spend Saturday evening as well as Sunday with "Mr. Red Sox". He was at the function that I help put on that I spoke about in the earler post. I was lucky enough to drive him to his home from my home town. A two hour drive that Johnny told a million stories about "Ted" and his time in major league baseball. What a thrill. His son David and daughter in law Allison also made the trip. Great people.

I was invited in Johnny's home and took a "tour" of his trophy room. I asked if he had any game used items from his career. He threw away many of his "old" uniforms (or gave the away to charity places, thus the Goodwill story). He has about ten GU uniforms, mostly from the 2000's. I get the feeling he regrets tossing his game used items and I would be very interested in buying the 1975 jersey and presenting it to him. Please shoot me an email at mikemo@metrocast.net if the item is still for sale and the lowest price you would be willing to sell. Thanks Mike.