This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 7/23/2020.
Larry Wilson was originally a cornerback but found his place on the team when he switched to free safety. He was selected to eight Pro Bowls, was a member of the NFLs 75TH Anniversary Team as well as the NFL All-Decade teams for both the 1960s and 1970s. He was elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 1978 and his number “8” is retired by the Cardinals organization. Inside this Rawlings helmet is the player number “8” written in black marker on both ear holes and the back. Inside the right earhole the size “7 1/8” is handwritten twice also in black marker. The inner suspension padding is fully intact. On the back outer shell reads “7 1/8” and “Rawlings MADE IN USA”. The Cardinals team logo is on both sides. The Riddell facemask featuring a double bar is fully intact. Wilson signed the outer shell in blue ink with the added inscription “HOF 78” and in our opinion the signature rates a 7 with minor fading to the end of “Wilson”. This helmet is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and shows wear. Accompanied by an ALOA from JSA.