AMI Todd Lyght Rams Helmet (1993)

[mvandor]

Can someone explain to me why anyone would create a copy or misrepresent a helmet for a marginal player like TL? He's not exactly knocking on Canton's door.

[helmets]

One reason...
Generically without regards to this helmet...

A helmet is obtained worn by a training camp or preseason player. It has no identifiers, not much game use, nor real value. Let's say $150-200. If the helmet can be style matched to a steady everyday player, one that lasted 12 years in the NFL and had 37 career int's; and then a dymo tape slapped inside of it, it can increase the value of said helmet by $200-$500 or more. By not saying that it was HOF'er helmet it avoids the people questioning the helmet and finding the inconsistencies.

Most teams set up their helmets in much the same manner for the same positional players. In the case of this helmet, without documentation, we are assuming it is a TL helmet because that is what is told to us, and that is what we see in the photo. We really have no other option. It could have been 30 people's helmet. Likewise, one could take a Ruvell Martin helmet, slap a #80 or a Driver dymo in the inside, and we would have to assume that it is a Donald Driver helmet. The majority of the helmets or any game used item for that matter that are purchased, that are not 100% photo matched and have no documentation, are purchased through trust. If you have no trust in the auction house on an undocumented piece, it is best to save your money.

[dcgreg25]

Well said helmets!

Thats exactly what I am going to do- save my money and spend it with an auction I trust....GUU. This is truly an invaluable site and one of the few places I have much trust in. Thanks for everyone's input.

[aeneas01]

take a peek at the "ellard" lid ami also has listed - ellard never wore a helmet fitted with high-point chinstrap snaps. not with the rams, not with the skins....