Helmet Wanted

[Fry Guy]

This may seem like a crazy question, but does anyone have one of the authentic white "Flying Worm" centennial throwback helmets that they'd be willing to part with? I'm seeking a unique gift for my father-in-law, who is finally retiring after forty years in public education. He is a fellow alumnus and former Mean Green football player who lettered for Coach Fry's squads in 1974 and 1975. I've already been informed by the athletic department that those particular helmets are long gone, so I thought I might as well ask around. If any of you has, or knows of, one that might be available for sale, will you please let me know? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Edited April 13, 2016 by Fry Guy

[greenjoe]

White ?  I thought the helmets were lime green during the Fry era.

[MGNation92]

28 minutes ago, greenjoe said:

White ?  I thought the helmets were lime green during the Fry era.

He means one of these:

[Fry Guy]

Thanks for clarifying @MGNation92. Yes, I am looking for the helmet that is pictured above. Sorry @greenjoe, I should have been more descriptive.

[Ben Gooding]

2 hours ago, MGNation92 said:

He means one of these:

They need to bring this uniform back more frequently. It is 10x better than the garbage they are running around in right now. 

 

Sorry to derail your search/ js. 

[TheWestie]

In case you can't find any of the throwback helmets, the Bookstore in the Union sells full-size Hayden Fry era kelly green Flying Worm helmets. 

[oldguystudent]

They sold those helmets off after the game.  You may check with the AD and see if any remain.  

[UNTLifer]

4 hours ago, oldguystudent said:

They sold those helmets off after the game.  You may check with the AD and see if any remain.  

FYI

From the original post: " I've already been informed by the athletic department that those particular helmets are long gone, so I thought I might as well ask around."

[bloodstunt]

15 hours ago, Ben Gooding said:

They need to bring this uniform back more frequently. It is 10x better than the garbage they are running around in right now. 

 

They need to bring back the worm, stick with it forever and not ever change.

[forevereagle]

Not exactly the same, but in lieu of the full size, you can get a mini helmet of that exact design here. I got one from there and it looks great. 

[bstnsportsfan3]

2 minutes ago, forevereagle said:

Not exactly the same, but in lieu of the full size, you can get a mini helmet of that exact design here. I got one from there and it looks great. 

Or if you live in the frisco/plano area, you could go to field of dreams in the stonebriar mall. They sell the flying worm mini helmet. 

[forevereagle]

Just now, bstnsportsfan3 said:

Or if you live in the frisco/plano area, you could go to field of dreams in the stonebriar mall. They sell the flying worm mini helmet. 

The helmet I linked is the exact one that is being sought above, not the 70s era green one that you can get there. This is the white worm mini that was the one time worn as shown above.

[bstnsportsfan3]

Just now, forevereagle said:

The helmet I linked is the exact one that is being sought above, not the 70s era green one that you can get there. This is the white worm mini that was the one time worn as shown above.

oh, i thought they had the white one... my bad

[forevereagle]

2 minutes ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

oh, i thought they had the white one... my bad

I haven't seen the white mini anywhere else but online. The green has been prevalent since the stadium store offered them starting last year or so.

Edited April 14, 2016 by forevereagle

[Fry Guy]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I was really hoping to get him an authentic game-worn helmet, but if that doesn't work, then I'll definitely consider these other options. Thanks again!