University of Florida Gators Game Worn 1989-92 Signed Football Helmet Shane Matthews #9

Description

Presented is a vintage game worn University of Florida Gators football helmet, that was worn by Shane Matthews during his career. This well-used Air helmet has a white facemask and a blue-white-blue stripe bisecting the crown. A “Gators” script decal is adhered to both sides of the helmet. A bumper with “Gators” printed in blue script is affixed on the forehead of the helmet. The facemask shows wear throughout with a chinstrap. The interior features the player identifier labels via number stickers 9 and 31 as well as a warning and reconditioning sticker. It’s important to note thatd uring this era, helmets were passed down and reconditioned through other players so several players could have also donned this dome. The padding system with blue cushioning in the interior is worn.  The verso of the helmet features a flag, size L and warning label.

Overall, strong use is showcased with wear (scratches, dings etc.) both inside and out. For added value, Matthews signed the helmet in black felt tip (“9”).

Shane Matthews is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for all or part of fourteen seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. He played college football for the Florida Gators, where he was both a second-team All-American and SEC player of the year in 1991 and 1992. Thereafter, he played professionally for the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, and four other NFL teams.