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Unless
otherwise noted, the collectibles below are Official NFL
or Collegiate Authentic Mini-Helmets, hand-signed by the
athlete. If you had a size 3 5/8 head, you could wear these
in an NFL game! Don't confuse these quality mini-helmets
with "replica" ones you'll find elsewhere. These
are of much higher quality and are a much better collectible
investment. A Sports Gallery Certificate
of Authenticity is included with all signed
collectibles.
The
Miami Dolphins selected University of Pittsburgh QB Dan Marino
with the 27th overall pick in the 1983 draft. He was the fifth
quarterback selected in that draft. The pick turned out to be
a steal. In his first professional season, Marino threw for
2,210 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was named NFL Rookie of the
Year and he was also the first rookie to start at quarterback
in the Pro Bowl. When Marino announced his retirement on March
13, 2000, he held 25 NFL regular season records and was tied
for 5 others. In his 17-year career he passed for 61,361 yards
and 420 touchdowns. His 86.4 passing efficiency rating ranks
4th all-time. This Dolphins mini-helmet is hand-signed by Dan
along with his #13. [why
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Official
49ers Mini-Helmet
w/ Super Bowl Champion Case
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Joe
Montana
Official 49ers w/ "Super Bowl
Champion" Case
Quarterbacks
may come and go, but none will ever be as brilliant, nor as exciting
as Joe Montana. He was Joe Cool,
the quarterback who never quit, the quarterback who could overcome
any deficit, any pressure, any injury. And despite numerous injuries,
Montana won more than 70% of the games he started during an illustrious
16-year career in the National Football League. Not bad for someone
who had 81 players picked ahead of him in the 1979 draft. Most
important to Niners fans, he captured nine divisional championships
and victories in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. His outstanding
play in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, and XXIV earned him Most Valuable
Player honors in each game. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of
Fame in 2000, many argue (and few can refute) that Joe was the
greatest NFL player ever.
He's definitely in the conversation. This official 49ers NFL Mini-Helmet
is hand-signed by Joe. It is also available in customized case
highlighting Joe's remarkable Super Bowl victory total...really
his most important record or accomplishment. The
case includes wood base, mirrored bottom and UV-protective glass.
With or without case, a Joe Montana collectible is not only a
great gift for any football fan, but a great investment in a timeless
sports athlete and collectible.
QB
Jim Plunkett is one of Stanford's all-time great quarterbacks.
By the time his career at the Farm was over he had set and NCAA
record (at that time) for career total offense (7,887 yards)
and had passed for over 7,500 yards. In the "Year of the
Quarterback," he was voted the 1970 Heisman Trophy, easily
beating out Notre Dame's Joe Theisman and Mississippi's Archie
Manning. And he capped his Stanford career by leading the Indians
to an improbable 27-17 upset of unbeaten Ohio State in the '71
Rose Bowl. Jim went on to be named AFL Rookie of the year in
'71 after being the first player chosen in the NFL draft by
the New England Patriots. Later in his career he led the Oakland
Raiders to Super Bowl victories in 1981 and '84, being selected
the Super Bowl MVP in the 1984 game. This
great collectible is hand-signed by Jim along with his Stanford
and Raiders #16. [why
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Did
you know?
Both of Jim's parents were blind. His mother, Carmen, was
sightless from the age of 19 because of typhoid fever, while
his father, William, was legally blind and worked as a news
vendor.
Fullback
Tom Rathman's professional football career spanned nine years,
the first seven of which were with the San Francisco 49ers.
While in San Francisco, Tom was backfield mates with another
Nebraska alumnus, Roger
Craig. At Nebraska, Rathman was a three-year letterwinner
in football and finished his college career with 1,425 rushing
yards, averaging over six yards per carry. A
selfless player and unsung hero in the 49ers' success, Tom spent
much of his playing time providing devastating blocks for Craig,
helping the Niners capture two World Championships (Super Bowl
XXIII and XXIV). In Super Bowl XXIV, Rathman scored two touchdowns
in San Francisco's route of the Denver Broncos. In 1989, he
led all NFL running backs in receiving with 73 receptions for
616 yards!
At
Tom's recent
Sports Gallery signing, he signed many very cool
Niners, Raiders, and Cornhusker collectibles, including these
49er and Nebraska mini-helmets.
Tom boldly autographed both minis right above the logo, including
his number on both and "Go Huskers"
inscription on the Nebraska mini. A great gift, especially for
a Cornhusker fan. But hurry...we only have a few left from our
signing!
$129Web Special!
$89.95
(+ Bonus Signed 8x10 Photo)
SF
49ers Defensive Back Carlos Rogers was a stud at Auburn University,
where he started 44 games over four years, finishing his career
with 182 tackles, seven interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.
Named to the Auburn football All-Decade Team for the 2000s,
Rodgers helped lead Auburn to 13-0 undefeated season during
his Senior campaign. Rogers, who was Auburn's first Jim Thorpe
Award winner—given annually to the best defensive back
in the country—earned consensus All-America honors and
was one of five finalists for the Bronco Nagurski Award and
a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award during his senior
campaign. Carlos was drafted by the Washington Redskins with
the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft
but moved to the Niners August 2, 2011 when he signed a contract
to play for SF. Good decision Carlos! Rodgers was an important
part of the Niners amazing defense that won the NFC West and
advanced to the NFC Championship Game. Oh yeah...Carlos was
also named to his first Pro Bowl as an NFC starting cornerback
alongside Charles Woodson. A super talent on a tough defense,
get this official 49ers mini-helmet, hand-signed by Carlos.
A great collectible from the greatest Niners season in a long,
long while. [why
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Don
Shula is considered by many to be the greatest coach in NFL
history. He definitely has the stats, records, and awards to
prove it. Don Shula's record as head coach of the Dolphins (1970-'95)
and before that as head coach of the Baltimore Colts (1963-'69)
is unmatched in National Football League history. In 1995 he
concluded his 33rd season as an NFL head coach and his 26th
season as head coach of the Dolphins. He owns a career record
of 347-173-6 (.665), including a regular season mark of 328-156-6
(.676), and is the winningest coach in NFL history. On November
14, 1993 in Philadelphia, when the Dolphins defeated the Philadelphia
Eagles 19-14, Don Shula won his 325th career game, moving him
past the immortal George Halas (324-151-31) and setting an NFL
record for most career victories, a mark once thought to be
unreachable. In addition, Don Shula won Super Bowl titles in
1972 and 1973. Don Shula appeared in more Super Bowls (six)
than any other coach. During Don Shula's tenure with Miami the
Dolphins either won or shared first place in the AFC East 15
times in the 26 years under Don Shula, and reached the playoffs
16 times. His ultimate achievement was the NFL's only unbeaten,
untied record of 17-0 in 1972, capped by a 14-7 win over the
Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. Inducted into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in 1997, Don hand-signed this official
Dolphins mini-helmet with the special inscription "'72
17-0." A timeless remembrance of one of the best
coaches, and teams, in NFL history and a great gift for any
longtime Dolphins fan. [why
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San
Francisco QB Steve Young was the 49ers starting quarterback from
1991-1999. Steve's Hall of Fame NFL career included: the highest
career passer rating in NFL History (96.8), two-time NFL MVP,
a record-tying six NFL passing titles, seven Pro Bowl teams, 33,124
yards and 232 touchdowns passing, 4,239 yards and 43 touchdowns
rushing, and six TD passes and Super Bowl XXIX MVP Award in the
49ers' 49-26 win over the Chargers. Whew! An amazing career for
this amazing QB talent - one who unbelievably didn't learn to
throw a football until he was 18! Another in a long-line of quarterback
greats to play for the 49ers, Steve is a 2005 Hall of Famer inductee.
This very cool official 49ers mini-helmet is
hand-signed by Steve right above the famous SF emblem. A great
gift for any Niners fan! [why
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Baltimore
Colts QB Johhny Unitas’ career statistics include 40,239
yards and 290 touchdowns passing. His record of at least one touchdown
pass in 47 consecutive games may stand forever. A genuine team
player, Unitas was a first- or second-team All-NFL choice eight
years, selected NFL Player of the Year three times, and named
to 10 Pro Bowls. Without a doubt, it was his last-second heroics
in the 1958 NFL title game, often called "the greatest game
ever played," that turned Unitas into a household name. The
New York Giants, with two minutes to play, were leading, 17-14,
when the Colts started a last-gasp drive at their own 14. “Mr.
Clutch” went coolly to work with seven straight passes that
set up a game-tying field goal with seven seconds left. Unitas
then engineered a textbook perfect 80-yard march to win the game
in overtime. The game, played before a national television audience,
gave Unitas his chance to demonstrate all of his marvelous attributes
– confidence, courage, leadership, play calling genius, and
passing skill. Now deceased, Unitas hand-signed
this official Colts mini-helmet. Obviously there are not many
of these helmets available for purchase so don't please don't
hesitate. A great gift for any Colts fan! [why
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Did
you know?
A ninth-round draft choice of the 1955 Pittsburgh Steelers,
Unitas was cut before he even threw one pass in a game.
Still determined, he played semi-pro football for $6 a game,
where he was discovered by Baltimore coach Weeb Ewbank playing
on the Pittsburgh sandlots.
