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01-14-2014, 11:34 PM #1
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Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
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
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01-14-2014, 11:50 PM #2
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Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
Here are two images of Lamonica, I'm not certain of the dates:
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01-14-2014, 11:55 PM #3
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Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
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.
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01-15-2014, 12:25 AM #4
Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
Whatever it turns out to be, it looks like an amazing purchase. Congratulations!
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01-15-2014, 08:03 AM #5
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Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
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.
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01-15-2014, 09:31 AM #6
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Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
Purchase of the century! Congratulations!!!
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01-15-2014, 09:22 PM #7
Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
Very cool helmet! Love that vintage look, nice pickup
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01-15-2014, 09:38 PM #8
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Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
I'm curious did it already have a buy it now or you offer that amount?
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01-15-2014, 10:03 PM #9
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Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
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.
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01-16-2014, 07:11 PM #10
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Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??
Congrats! Great pickup. btw: The 1969 season is the year Lamonica had the little Raider shield on the front of the helmet.