Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??

[bgakladd]

I am looking for help on this old 1960's Oakland Raiders helmet I bought on Ebay this past Sunday afternoon. It is on it's way and I haven't got it yet, but it sure looks like it could quite possibly be Daryle Lamonica's 1968 AFL Championship helmet from when the Raiders played the Jets on Dec. 29, 1968. I will be able to tell better when I get it but from the sellers photos it looks like it matches up pretty good. Also I noticed Lamonica seemed to have worn 2 different helmets in this game as one has the little Raiders decal on it and other photos show a helmet without the emblem. I also have found other game photos with this same little emblem on the stripe. Getty Images photo #98414800 seems to be the best for comparison. Anybody have any opinions?? I will get more photos when I get the helmet. Pics for comparison with the Ebay photos for right now. bgakladd@aol.com

[RKO18]

Here are two images of Lamonica, I'm not certain of the dates:

[bgakladd]

Can you find any photos from the AFL Championship game against the Jets. The GI photo looks real close, #98414800 where he is wearing the black jacket. Didn't post that photo because of copyright deal.

[BrianK]

Whatever it turns out to be, it looks like an amazing purchase. Congratulations!

[JDubbs73]

The GI photo looks real close, #98414800 where he is wearing the black jacket. Didn't post that photo because of copyright deal.

I think you're on the right track. Along with the identifiers you have already mentioned, there is a linear marking near the holes of the crown's right side that appears to be a spot on match to the photo you cite.

It will be nice to learn more once you have the helmet in hand.

[genius]

Purchase of the century! Congratulations!!!

[gorilla777]

Very cool helmet! Love that vintage look, nice pickup

[yanks12025]

I'm curious did it already have a buy it now or you offer that amount?

[bgakladd]

It had a buy it now price. The listing must of just came on as I got on Ebay. The listing showed 2 people viewing it and at a quick glance I either took a shot at it or lose it. Took forever to go thru Paypal checkout and thought somebody would get it but luckily it went thru fast enough. Got very lucky.

[speedkills21]

Congrats! Great pickup. btw: The 1969 season is the year Lamonica had the little Raider shield on the front of the helmet.