kmccarthy27 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 My wife and I went to the local thrift store and found this 1971 NFL helmet serving tray. Thought you all may appreciate the logos shown on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 1972? Redskins not in the Lombardi yellow helmet. Also note that they are alphabetized as New England and not Boston. I own the same one. I got it following the death of my grandparents since they knew how much I loved it. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmccarthy27 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said: 1972? Redskins not in the Lombardi yellow helmet. Also note that they are alphabetized as New England and not Boston. I own the same one. I got it following the death of my grandparents since they knew how much I loved it. The back of the tray said 1971 NFL Properties so I assumed 1971. Thanks for the info. Wiki (I know not always correct) said the New England name started in 71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Posting just because it is so cool EDIT - You can find these on ebay with varying years. Pretty sure I have seen the 1971 with the Lombardi Redskin helmet and the Boston Patriots in their alphabetical place. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 43 minutes ago, kmccarthy27 said: My wife and I went to the local thrift store and found this 1971 NFL helmet serving tray. Thought you all may appreciate the logos shown on it. You got a deal. Here is a 1971 on ebay. Note the silver Oiler helmet as well as the yellow Redskin helmet. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NFL-cocktail-serving-tray-Vintage-1971-black-plastic-w-logo-helmets-20x12-in/112821185171?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1a44aaaa93:g:VPkAAOSwgGFaiGef:sc:USPSPriority!53066!US!-1&enc=AQADAAAB0KX%2FKt4E1xf3SDqEdBclaYZBd0IFsCO5jKkyxUUoP9v3qRod9GY2Xd0e4d5%2Frv04RRxzMW4JTJ1rbECBcpCXDgb6Rp9frjf0878i448bNjYO7adY%2B1rRev90AGc1oAL6sSUrPe2m4idqmvTsLFs8WCCdIB2Um2tzMimvxSBP2HAJooqVRO02R%2Fl1JgUQIvVbLZ2HVB7sWYqrDwKMxxflJKv3Y3LmyTVE1pPyKWGQCvGJNQNeXBqQ7qyBYIhFuHGp189i4Ital%2B3p2o0QfkBFIudGmVrZBgLabcvfiCq4plmfp6ly4nvVW742A%2FOjVNyP9Rf6ufPBYSdv2Ju8Uu24MxUMDIuWBL8IusNQDz1taPy3O%2BCKfKBGv8S%2F5a76tlwhq8jXuNUwKbEjeGQLvu8FFPJbZjY5gx75o7tgM%2BXED%2FUlxu4%2BJsqOGg7LnfziEx7jMLLoqkdvuAY8IYOirwxeZ2NOiID4CyohO%2FEn7FcTuRTr0Q7DUQBawd%2FBZ9%2BIT2kFqZ5oEPd8TyBTU6jfTdJCfwiqWGALVR5u5mjG8QzoGrvVCVJxQcUVtSXZ%2BhggqHs7xO7A7%2Bdta8JCrgVbvWfQTj6WeXAK7Cd1wCMyhMKDGJyz&checksum=1128211851710f067f896a2f4c1eb2fec597e15fe20a It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jim Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I really like these, but it always bugs me when helmets are depicted backwards, as the AFC ones are. They did this on the lunch boxes, as well. I hesitate to admit it, but this is a deal-breaker for me. It annoys me that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, Jungle Jim said: I really like these, but it always bugs me when helmets are depicted backwards, as the AFC ones are. They did this on the lunch boxes, as well. I hesitate to admit it, but this is a deal-breaker for me. It annoys me that much. I don't mind helmets facing left, but the Steelers present a problem. I think the AFC on the left would be better for that reason. I noticed that the buffalo's hind legs look blue or black. I thought maybe it was a paint chip or something at first, but it looks like that on both trays. Weird. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 8 hours ago, OnWis97 said: 9 hours ago, Jungle Jim said: I really like these, but it always bugs me when helmets are depicted backwards, as the AFC ones are. They did this on the lunch boxes, as well. I hesitate to admit it, but this is a deal-breaker for me. It annoys me that much. I don't mind helmets facing left, but the Steelers present a problem. I think the AFC on the left would be better for that reason. It took me a second to grasp what was meant by "backwards". Even if the helmet facing right is the default view, a "team vs. team" display in which one helmet is facing right and the other facing left is so commonplace that I cannot consider a leftward-facing helmet to be "backwards". (And I think that putting the logo on the left side of the Steelers' helmet in this view is a reasonable bit of artistic licence.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 These were gas station giveaways (Shell, if memory serves me). My parents used to have one of these. I'm pretty sure it had the Redskins' yellow helmet. I''m hoping it's still at my mother's house, but I haven't looked in years. I do have a set of the Colts glasses that were given away with the trays. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch B Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Was the Bengals helmet logo ever that big? "Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." Dennis Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, Mitch B said: Was the Bengals helmet logo ever that big? No, but it seems like it's often depicted that way . . . presumably for legibility. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch B Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 4 hours ago, leopard88 said: No, but it seems like it's often depicted that way . . . presumably for legibility. That helmet was kinda lame. "Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." Dennis Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 38 minutes ago, Mitch B said: That helmet was kinda lame. Very lame. But the uniform that it went with was gorgeous. What a shame that the Bengals gave up these dignified uniforms for the various kinds of absurd clown suits that they have been wearing since 1981. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: It took me a second to grasp what was meant by "backwards". Even if the helmet facing right is the default view, a "team vs. team" display in which one helmet is facing right and the other facing left is so commonplace that I cannot considerr a leftward-facing helmet to be "backwards". Some most certainly are, though. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch B Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 49 minutes ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: Very lame. But the uniform that it went with was gorgeous. What a shame that the Bengals gave up these dignified uniforms for the various kinds of absurd clown suits that they have been wearing since 1981. Now they have a classic helmet with a lame uniform. "Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." Dennis Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrich11 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I have a plastic NFL mug from the same year. Some beauties on there. cafepress.com/artbyrichards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 pretty sure the Bengals only wore that helmet for 1968? there wasn't quite the instant quality control back then as we have today. it may have been made in '71 but this definitely isn't the "1971 NFL". very cool piece though GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, BrandMooreArt said: pretty sure the Bengals only wore that helmet for 1968? there wasn't quite the instant quality control back then as we have today. it may have been made in '71 but this definitely isn't the "1971 NFL". very cool piece though The Bengals wore that helmet design from 1968-1979. They switched to black facemasks in 1980 and the tiger stripe pattern in 1981. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill0813 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 2:30 PM, kmccarthy27 said: The back of the tray said 1971 NFL Properties so I assumed 1971. Thanks for the info. Wiki (I know not always correct) said the New England name started in 71. In 1971, they were still wearing the Lombardi helmets, and it was indeed the first year of the New England Patriots. My assumption is the tray was manufactured after the season and the new logo had been approved much earlier. What I don't understand is since the Lombardi helmets were based on Green Bay's, then why have an "R" instead of "W" on the helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival79 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I got these at Conoco. They got Dick Butkus on them. We are wolves • Under the moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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