RickV Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Does anyone know if these helmets were ever actually used on the field?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5145212274&rd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJMorris3 Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I doubt they were worn in 1960. The Vikings did not exist until 1961. In any case, if we believe Football Uniforms Past and Present, and the Helmet Project, those helmets did not exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickV Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 Yeah, that's what I figured too, just wanted to confirm it. Wanted to see if by some chance somebody with a thorough knowledge of Vikings history could confirm or deny it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 1733 Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I'm not keen on Vikings history but I am very knowledgable when it comes to NFL helmets history.That helmet was never worn by the team, ever. It wasn't even a prototype. MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL Font Packs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Yeah that's probably some 'pop-warner' team helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 neat lookin though "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Wow, that's horrid. Even if it was a prototype, who in thier right mind would ever let it out in public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 This Viking fan calls that a throw-up helmet rather than throwback helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 This guy says it was only used in the preseason, it could be possible but it's Ebay so probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 1733 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 This guy says it was only used in the preseason, it could be possible but it's Ebay so probably not. Okay, that is not true, just so you know.I've done thousands of hours of research on the history of NFL Helmets.The Minnesota Vikings were and NFL Expansion Team in 1961.This guy claims this was worn in the Pre-Season of 1960, a year before the team came to exist.The Vikings only helmet ever is the current one they use, the only changes over the years have been on the facemask, the size of the logo decal, and of course their recent change to a metallic shade of purple. MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL Font Packs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Just to add my 2¢, I have lived in Minneapolis for over 30 years and have attended quite a few sports memoribilia shows in the area and have not ONCE ever seen or even heard a reference to a white helmet with purple horns. JeffB Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 This guy says it was only used in the preseason, it could be possible but it's Ebay so probably not. Okay, that is not true, just so you know.I've done thousands of hours of research on the history of NFL Helmets.The Minnesota Vikings were and NFL Expansion Team in 1961.This guy claims this was worn in the Pre-Season of 1960, a year before the team came to exist.The Vikings only helmet ever is the current one they use, the only changes over the years have been on the facemask, the size of the logo decal, and of course their recent change to a metallic shade of purple. i agree with that. I am quite sure that is the history of the helmet. The facemasks going from grey, to white, to purple. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 I think I have seen that somewhere. I think I read that it was never used anywhere, but was considered before they settled on purple. I think the horn was placed more like the actual version, though.I agree with the above comment of: 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." Â BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 that thing for real? im going to laugh when a poor and unfortunate soul pays 65,000 for a non-viking throwback helmet. General Magus ZealLeader of the Mystics of Medina.The forums most hated member ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjduncan Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 It kinda reminds me of the Eagles helmet from the early 70's, i guess because of the white. But that Vikings helmet looks like an abortion! And no, it was never used (thank God). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 1. The guy uses Mike Stanhope's helmet site, which doesn't show said helmet.2. I've seen helmets like this used by Lawrence University in Appleton (also the Vikings) in the 1970s, but those were in blue and white with no gold.3. It's a modern helmet, not a game-used one; note the triangle-R Riddell logo at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 1733 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 that thing for real? im going to laugh when a poor and unfortunate soul pays 65,000 for a non-viking throwback helmet. haha, no one wanted to buy it.Also, it's a mini throwback. MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL Font Packs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BombSkwad Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I could swear I've heard about this helmet, but have never seen anything to refute the claim.If anything, the purple on the horn should be darker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterhabs Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I believe it WAS considered as a prototype prior to the team's first season in 1961. I don't think there was ever an actual helmet made however, and, as has already been established, he's just selling a mock-up mini of the proposed design.Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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