Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??

[JDubbs73]

Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??

The GI photo looks real close, #98414800 where he is wearing the black jacket. Didn't post that photo because of copyright deal.

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.

[BrianK]

Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??

Whatever it turns out to be, it looks like an amazing purchase. Congratulations!

[bgakladd]

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.

[RKO18]

Re: Daryle Lamonica Raiders Helmet from AFL Championship Game??

Here are two images of Lamonica, I'm not certain of the dates:

[bgakladd]

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