AmazinLary Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 With the Oregon helmet news, I was wondering if there were any helmets where the main logo isn't placed on the sides? The ones I can think of are/were Cincinnati Bengals, the Iowa Barnstormers and Memphis Pharohs of the AFL, and the Wisconsin throwback from either this year or the last. I know Michigan is a little along those lines, but I always thought it was just mimicking the old leather helmets. Any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 With the Oregon helmet news, I was wondering if there were any helmets where the main logo isn't placed on the sides? The ones I can think of are/were Cincinnati Bengals, the Iowa Barnstormers and Memphis Pharohs of the AFL, and the Wisconsin throwback from either this year or the last. I know Michigan is a little along those lines, but I always thought it was just mimicking the old leather helmets. Any help?Toronto Phantoms of the AFL (defunct)Quad Cities Steamwheelers of af2Montreal Allouettes circa 1974I think there was a team in the WFL that had a 'front of helmet' logo, but I'm too lazy to look it up. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowahoo Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 From Helmet Project:During the very early 1960s, Indiana used light-colored helmets with players' numerals on the sides, and an interlocking "IU" logo at both the fronts and backs of the helmets; this is apparently one of the earlier instances of a college team using something other than just stripes and numerals on its football helmets.And old Miami U. helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmazinLary Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 I forgot about the old Colts with the double hoseshoes on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Also the Birmingham Thunderbolts of the XFL:The Wisconsin helmet mentioned is based on the helmets they wore from 1960-1966: The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmazinLary Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 As you can see here, the Toronto Phantoms helmet had a typical decal placement, along with a non-typical placement on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 The Redskins helmets that had the feather stripe in the 60's I think would count here. #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Apollo Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 The 1974 Montreal Alloettes of the CFL had their logo on the fron and player numbers on the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powersurge Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I really wish that an NFL team would take the chance and put a logo or design element on the front of it's helmet. I love the look of some of the teams that people posted on the board. My favorite hands down, were the Iowa Barnstormers of the AFL. Their look was classic and well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHraven626 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 The Wichita Stealth (Defunct) of the AF2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Philly Eagles and St. Louis Rams. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchIsEverything Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Louisville Fire (af2) also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks6thMan Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 AFL's Memphis Pharoahs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Philly Eagles and St. Louis Rams.I don't think either of those really count, since they are treated more as oversized logos on each side of the helmet and not one logo that starts in the front and wraps around. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I think there was a team in the WFL that had a 'front of helmet' logo, but I'm too lazy to look it up.That'd be the San Antonio Wings.I'd count the Albany Firebirds of the Arena League whose logo was basically placed on top of the helmet and came down the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coacher42 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Eastern New Mexico uses a silver helmet with green Greyhounds on either side and a big green "E" on the back. Sorry I don't have pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjm Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Dartmouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The Redskins helmets that had the feather stripe in the 60's I think would count here.Yes, these...And what about - can you believe this? - the San Diego Chargers, going all out back in the early 60's to support their Chamber of Commerce after San Diego was designated an "All-American City." Talk about a lousy idea!Images are from the excellent helmethut.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks6thMan Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The Redskins helmets that had the feather stripe in the 60's I think would count here.Yes, these...And what about - can you believe this? - the San Diego Chargers, going all out back in the early 60's to support their Chamber of Commerce after San Diego was designated an "All-American City." Talk about a lousy idea!Images are from the excellent helmethut.com.And considering that most of the cities that win the All-America City award tend to just plain suck, it's not something I'd want to help my city play up.I say that because I lived in Green Bay when they won the award in 1999 and thought "if THIS is what American cities are supposed to strive to be, maybe I should move to Canada."7 years later I live on the border Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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