This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2014
Featured here is Hall of Fame legend Lawrence Taylor's game worn helmet from the late 1980's. "LT" spent his entire 13-year career (1981-93) with the New York Giants and took home two Super Bowl rings. From his rookie year in 1981 to 1990, Taylor made the Pro Bowl every season and was voted 1st team All-Pro 8 times. But stats do not tell the story of the most intimidating and dominant outside linebacker ever. Just ask any quarterback (esp. Joe Theismann) that had to stand in the pocket with this freight train breathing down their neck. His off-the-field antics have been well-documented, but nobody has ever denied his talent and passion for the game. Many so-called experts and former players and coaches believe that, in his prime, "LT" was the best defensive player in NFL history.
The Schutt 'AiR' model helmet employs the brand's interior foam cushion and air bladder padding system. The blue shell with two white 'GIANTS' logo decals and a red stripe down the middle shows undeniable game use throughout, full of gashes, scratches, paint transfers and other contact marks rubbed off from anyone that dared get in Taylor's path. The right front side is particularly battered with several 2" plus gashes. The original white-coated facemask with a full cage of bars is still completely intact as are both Schutt ear pad clips, both exhibiting clear evidence of use. The chinstrap is missing. Inside next to the left earhole in silver pen is "C-8899". A 'GIANTS' sticker covers the 'AiR' model logo on the front bumper. White stickers with Taylor's number '56' appear on the rear of the shell, with the warning label on the right. Taylor has signed the upper right side of the shell in beautiful 9/10 silver paint pen, with a "56 N.Y.C." inscription. Overall, the helmet is problem-free and largely as-issued, an extraordinary piece of game-use from one of greatest players in NFL history.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.