1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

[Tedw9]

Re: 1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

Wow, great helmet and great story! I'm glad it turned out to be real, thats an incredible find. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Fraudfinder!!]

Re: 1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

Thanks Tedw9,
Yaz was a hero of mine growing up, my favorite player. Like many boys growing up in New England in the 60's and 70's he was an idol. Last November I was at the Smithsonian in DC where I saw a Yaz ,1970's batting helmet on display. I remembered thinking that what a great piece of history to own. My holy grail. Little did I know that a 1960's helmet was packed away less then a mile from my house and had been there for years! You never know what is around the corner. In speaking with the family (and original owner) I now believe that this helmet was given by the batboy to the family after the clinching game where the Sox won the 1967 Pennant. I am still working on that. Anyway, there is no doubt that this is a Yaz gamer.

[scottanservitz]

Re: 1967 Game Used Yaz Batting Helmet

Fraudfinder,
I have been following this helmet and your pursuit of authenticating it. Wow, you have to be really glad you put forth the effort and Mears and Dave did an outstanding job! This is what our hobby is all about. I really am glad it worked out for you!

Scott