1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

[Tay1038]

Re: 1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

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Taylor

[ironmanfan]

Re: 1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

It certainly wasn't purchased at Wal-Mart last year as it's definitely a vintage ABC batting helmet. There should be plenty of Yaz photos out there that should provide whether he ever wrote his # like that on the back....Good possibility that this is legit...

[Fraudfinder!!]

First a disclaimer, I know NOTHING about major league helmets. I am looking for some advice on this reported helmet. I was approached yesterday by a family I have known for over 30 years. We had a function last night where GU items were put on display. Before the event they notified me that they had a Yaz batting helmet that was given to them in the late 60's by there close family friend who's son was a Boston Red Sox bat boy. They said the helmet was from 1967. They said that Yaz gave them the helmet and it was used in many games. They have had the helmet ever since. They asked me if I wanted to display it. I said "sure" and inquired if they would be interested in selling the helmet. The family said they would sell it as it was nothin special to them. The family then gave me the helmet that I have photos of here.

For all I know this could have been bought at Walmart last year. As I said I know nothing about helmets. The inside is imprinted with "American Baseball Cap Inc" with a number underneath.

Any comments on this helmet?? Thank you.