Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Clearly I'm interested in the helmet...but what are people's thoughts on the value of a "pro bowl" helmet that looks like it has only been documented to have been worn for one game? Given the rarity of a Barry helmet, how much does this diminish the value?

I own a helmet that came from a star qb that was obtained from the pro bowl, and is matched to every game of the year. I also own a helmet from a star qb that can be matched to the pro bowl, but only 3 other regular season games.

How do you think these attributes affect each helmets value?

Obviously I'm very interested in the helmet as well and view it the same way that I would a Michael Jordan photo matched All Star game jersey. Very unique and rare. Also only used for one game but I would pay more to own that than an ordinary regular season game worn jersey any day...
I feel that this being a Pro Bowl worn helmet helps the value rather than hurt it... but then again- that's just me...
although there is no solid proof YET, this helmet has a 1996 recon sticker inside which means it was recon'd after Dec 1995 and before Feb 1996... so there is a good chance that it could've been used in the 1994 or/ and 1995 regular season but not an easy match due to the recon right before the Pro Bowl... Especially due to the fact that the Lions recycled equipment like crazy back in the 90's...
just something to think about...

[jake33]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

For this same auction,

I question the Hardy Nickerson helmet...

Nickerson never wore that facemask, never had that padding as well.
The front forhead pad has been removed too.
Chin Strap does not match as well.
Wonder if this was a backup helmet with new parts put on it.
Would be interested to know the story of this.

The facesmak is similar to Brad Culpepper's style, but couldn't find a pic of him with a black soft chinstrap

http://www.worthridge.com/Hardy-Nickerson-Game-Worn-Used-and-Signed-Tampa-Bay--LOT99.aspx

[jhunt28]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Clearly I'm interested in the helmet...but what are people's thoughts on the value of a "pro bowl" helmet that looks like it has only been documented to have been worn for one game? Given the rarity of a Barry helmet, how much does this diminish the value?

I own a helmet that came from a star qb that was obtained from the pro bowl, and is matched to every game of the year. I also own a helmet from a star qb that can be matched to the pro bowl, but only 3 other regular season games.

How do you think these attributes affect each helmets value?

[UGA-1]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

I am also glad I was wrong about this helmet. I agree this is the best Barry item ever auctioned. Does anyone need to sell one of his jerseys to get this lid??? I'm looking for one. Good luck to all!!

[xsentrixsupra]

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Best of luck to all the people bidding on the Barry helmet. Thing passed the 20k mark! Looks like whoever wins it though will be getting a solid piece of history

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Good luck Jay, jhunt28, and to everyone else bidding...it's a great looking helmet!

Thanks so much...

[JDubbs73]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Good Luck to all and P.S.... VISUALCONCEPTSNJ is back in the bidding!!!

Good luck Jay, jhunt28, and to everyone else bidding...it's a great looking helmet!

[jhunt28]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

You're not making this easy for me

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

I would like to apologize to the forum for any inaccurate information/ opinion that I may have posted earlier about this Barry Sanders helmet...
This thread and the real/ fake theories really got me interested over the past few days and truly inspired me to dig even deeper to come to a conclusion that is true fact and not just possibility.
After several hours of research, hi-res photos, and game film, I can 100% say (IN MY OPINION) that THIS IS the helmet that Barry Sanders wore in the 1996 Pro Bowl game... Here is the proof and the PHOTOMATCHES!!!!
THIS HAS TOO BE THE MOST AMAZING GAME WORN ITEM THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN IN ALL MY YEARS OF COLLECTING!!! ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING...

Good Luck to all and P.S.... VISUALCONCEPTSNJ is back in the bidding!!!

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[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Amazing... I thought this helmet was going to sneak through the cracks...I guess I'll show you guys the nail in the coffin so you can see that this was Barry's helmet. Although the only problem is that I'm pretty sure this was a backup helmet, with the only evidence of game use being in the 1996 Pro Bowl. Although I still hope visual contacts stays out of the bidding!


http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Ind...02297c11d4/4/0

I would like to apologize to the forum for any inaccurate information/ opinion that I may have posted earlier about this Barry Sanders helmet...
This thread and the real/ fake theories really got me interested over the past few days and truly inspired me to dig even deeper to come to a conclusion that is true fact and not just possibility.
After several hours of research, hi-res photos, and game film, I can 100% say (IN MY OPINION) that THIS IS the helmet that Barry Sanders wore in the 1996 Pro Bowl game... Here is the proof and the PHOTOMATCHES!!!!
THIS HAS TOO BE THE MOST AMAZING GAME WORN ITEM THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN IN ALL MY YEARS OF COLLECTING!!! ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING...

Good Luck to all and P.S.... VISUALCONCEPTSNJ is back in the bidding!!!

[808jerseys]

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During the 1994 Pro Bowl , as well as through 2000's. I've noticed some players having more than one game helmet from their team with them. This trend seem to have started after 3 of the Dallas Cowboys got their helmets stolen from their lockers. I've also noticed players have traded helmets before the Pro Bowl game. Then on game day the same 2 players would be wearing their own team helmet. So it seems that the back up issue for the helmet, has turned into just more to trade with other players.
So my thought on Barry's lid is he could have had more than one during Pro Bowl week.

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

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To be totally honest... I have my holy grail Sanders piece that is 10000%. I am not totally convinced about this helmet and have absolutely no interest in it whatsoever. I will not be involved in the bidding process... Best of luck.

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Amazing... I thought this helmet was going to sneak through the cracks...I guess I'll show you guys the nail in the coffin so you can see that this was Barry's helmet. Although the only problem is that I'm pretty sure this was a backup helmet, with the only evidence of game use being in the 1996 Pro Bowl. Although I still hope visual contacts stays out of the bidding!


http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Ind...02297c11d4/4/0

[jhunt28]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Amazing... I thought this helmet was going to sneak through the cracks...I guess I'll show you guys the nail in the coffin so you can see that this was Barry's helmet. Although the only problem is that I'm pretty sure this was a backup helmet, with the only evidence of game use being in the 1996 Pro Bowl. Although I still hope visual contacts stays out of the bidding!

http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Index/NFL-AP-S-FBN-USA-NFLNY01-NFL-Historical-Imagery/d39cfcb11a5f45569722d102297c11d4/4/0

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

Re: Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

Surely someone has a video from this game to get a look at the rear of the helmet. Anyways, here is what I see....

1- The bottom rivet appears to line up with the lions decal rear paw. No issue there.
2- The chinstrap appears to have the same buckle location on strap. No issue.
3- But, what appears to be the upper rivet (next to the tail)is higher in the game photo when compared to the auction helmet.
4- Not the best pic to use, but there looks like other scuffs on the lion and rear of helmet that are not on the auction helmet.


Please take this for what it is... another opinion. Good luck to anyone bidding.

AWESOME observation… While looking at your side by side comparison, another thing jumped out at me as well…