Rawlings "ANFL" pro football helmet marking?

[JJKANDLAK]

Can anyone please tell me what the "ANFL" marking indicates on the back side of 1970's or 80's era Rawlings football helmets?

thank you!
jim

[bgakladd]

Can anyone please tell me what the "ANFL" marking indicates on the back side of 1970's or 80's era Rawlings football helmets?

thank you!
jim

I was curious too. Here is a response from Dr. Del Rye of HelmetHut forums and his reply back to me. Interesting to note the second last sentence concerning these helmets.

[AKSaint]

Very interesting last line indeed. Thanks for the info.

Bob