1903 Beehive flaps antiq styl leather football helmet Start Price USD 59.00 Current Price USD 59.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location TX See more about '1903 Beehive flaps antiq styl leather football helmet ' Description 1903 Beehive style antique leather football helmet  - One of the first full covering head football helmets ...very little padding flaps, folded up, and this is one of the famous styles that legends have that after the game players folded up and put in their back pockets. Knute Rockne wore this style in 1913 as did Jim Thorpe when he first palyed for Carlise college the famous football power school with American Indian players only. This was some improvemnet over the harness helmet to protect the head of those who had already suffered concussions and the caulaflower ear effects of brutal head blows and digging out from under piles of tacklers. These were among the first commercially produced football helmet styles there were many different styles of this helmet and shape but this was among one of the most popular...Early Beehive  flap ear leather football helmets command museum prices.  This is a hand crafted replica from Past Time Sports . Hand crafted of fine saddle quality leather..hand stitched and hand sewn with a look and patina of the real deal..  This beautiful example of footballs origins and head gear is one for every historians trophy collection and to show the evolution of the football helmets from its origin. Vist our E-bay store to see other historical examples of leather football helmets crafted in the finest tradition all hand made and hand sewn. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail us or call toll free 1-888-296-5159   Place a Bid!