Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction October 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/9/2016
The "brainchild" of NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue in 1989 as a spring development league, The World League of American Football was formed after the NFL had played popular American Bowls in London's Wembley Stadium and elsewhere since 1986. Operating under a few different names during their existence, the league ran from 1991 to 2007, and had included teams such as the Amsterdam Admirals, Frankfurt Galaxy and Barcelona Dragons. This lot contains four different game-worn WLAF helmets, including examples for the Berlin Thunder, Amsterdam Admirals, Scottish Claymores and Rhein Fire.
First, we have the Berlin Thunder helmet. With intact Riddell neck guard and manufacturer’s stickers present, the helmet retains its interior padding. Featuring a full face mask, the helmet showcases matching “Thunder” logos on both sides. In very good condition, the helmet exhibits good game-use, with both team decals showing wear including areas where they have bubbled up. Next, we have the Rhein Fire helmet. With intact Riddell neck guard and manufacturer’s stickers present, the helmet retains its interior padding and strapping. Featuring a full face mask, the helmet showcases matching “Fire” logos on both sides. In very good condition, the helmet exhibits good game-use, with a few abrasions and marks present. The Amsterdam Admirals helmet also has an intact Riddell neck guard with manufacturer’s stickers present, and it retains its interior padding and strapping. Featuring a full face mask, the helmet showcases matching “Admirals” logos on both sides, with the decal on left sticking up in one place. In very good condition, the helmet exhibits good game-use, with a few marks and abrasions along the back. Lastly, we have the Scottish Claymores helmet. The chin strap is no longer present, while the interior padding and face mask are still intact. Large sword decals grace each side, with a few additional stickers along the back that have been worn down. Lots of scratches and marks are present confirming nice game-use.
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