2014.22.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Gerald R. Ford's All-Star Football Helmet

Artifact ID2014.22.1

Date ca. 1935

Medium leather, thread, metal

DimensionsOverall H 9 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 8 3/4 in (22.9 cm x 17.1 cm x 22.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionRed and blue stripes intersect the top of a yellow leather helmet. Eight holes are evenly spaced on the top, and each ear pad has a hole. Two straps below the chin are fastened with a golden buckle.
Historical NoteGerald Ford wore this football helmet during the 1935 Chicago College All-Star Game. The All-Star game placed the top senior collegiate football players against the runner-up team in the NFL Championship for that year, the Chicago Bears. The Bears beat Ford's All-Stars team 5-0.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2014.

Credit LineGift of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesPre-Presidential Artifacts Relating to Gerald R. Ford (620939)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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