Off-season Helmet Talk

[UNT 90 Grad]

I added one more mini to my collection yesterday, bringing my count to 20.  I know, my problem is real.  There are two more designs I’ve seen in the wild that I’d like to get my hands on.  It’s amazing how many designs we’ve had.  

[greenjoe]

Very very impressive collection.  Your collection would be an asset to the Athletic Department.  I showed my wife.  Even she was impressed.

I think we have gone as far as we can helmet wise.  With the exception of the black helmet, I think all the new designs are as good as any school.  I especially like the helmets with the large wings.

GO MEAN GREEN

[wardly]

Back row, second from the right is one I have been trying to find for years. It was used when Corky Nelson was head coach.

[tmjerm]

13 minutes ago, wardly said:

Back row, second from the right is one I have been trying to find for years. It was used when Corky Nelson was head coach.

Here you are 

http://www.joessportsconnection.com/tmacminihelmets.html

[tmjerm]

6 hours ago, UNT 90 Grad said:

I added one more mini to my collection yesterday, bringing my count to 20.  I know, my problem is real.  There are two more designs I’ve seen in the wild that I’d like to get my hands on.  It’s amazing how many designs we’ve had.  

This is so crisp: https://417helmets.com/product/north-texas-mean-green-hayden-fry-tribute-riddell-speed-mini-football-helmet/

[Eagle71]

9 hours ago, UNT 90 Grad said:

I added one more mini to my collection yesterday, bringing my count to 20.  I know, my problem is real.  There are two more designs I’ve seen in the wild that I’d like to get my hands on.  It’s amazing how many designs we’ve had.  

Fabulous collection!  Fly Like An Eagle!

[UNT 90 Grad]

3 hours ago, wardly said:

Back row, second from the right is one I have been trying to find for years. It was used when Corky Nelson was head coach.

That one is the most special to me because that is from the era when I was attending NTSU/UNT.   It also contains both elements that people generally want to see:

1.  The Eagle 🦅 

2.  The interlocking NT

[Felozano]

The Chrome!  So nice!

[emmitt01]

7 hours ago, tmjerm said:

This is so crisp: https://417helmets.com/product/north-texas-mean-green-hayden-fry-tribute-riddell-speed-mini-football-helmet/

Just added to my collection

[El Paso Eagle]

https://www.collectible-supplies.com/search.php?search_query="North+Texas"&Search=

 

[Magic95Fan]

Impressive collection! I've only got 6 North Texas minis but I'm starting to collect our CUSA West opponents now too. I like to put the match up for the week in front of the TV. Just got the Louisiana Tech red helmet with white stripe today. Hopefully the wife will let me put up a shelf where I can keep up with the division standings.

[wardly]

22 hours ago, tmjerm said:

Here you are 

http://www.joessportsconnection.com/tmacminihelmets.html

Bless you, my child! Just made the purchase .I asked Corky Nelson the story behind this logo, which with the gold ring was different than anything we had done in the past. He told me that a fan had donated the paint[ I didn't ask about the labor] to give FOUTS FIELD a face lift but in return required that Corky allow him to redesign the logo. Some of you younger fans [I will be 78 in April] are clueless about how cash strapped our program historically has been.

[tmjerm]

2 hours ago, wardly said:

Bless you, my child! Just made the purchase .I asked Corky Nelson the story behind this logo, which with the gold ring was different than anything we had done in the past. He told me that a fan had donated the paint[ I didn't ask about the labor] to give FOUTS FIELD a face lift but in return required that Corky allow him to redesign the logo. Some of you younger fans [I will be 78 in April] are clueless about how cash strapped our program historically has been.

Good stuff!  Do note that the facemask will likely have a bar in the middle, lineman style.  It's hard to tell in the picture but I ordered my dad a UH one from his era and realized later.  If that's bothersome, you can always put a different one on there. You might also be able to email Joe to request a QB style. 

[wardly]

This now gives me 3 standard sized helmets plus 8 minis, no 2 alike. I don't know how many changes we have made from my freshman year of 1961 but my wife says I am done.

[wardly]

Just now, wardly said:

This now gives me 3 standard sized helmets plus 8 minis, no 2 alike. I don't know how many changes we have made from my freshman year of 1961 but my wife says I am done.

Well duh. Evidently there are 20.

[UNT 90 Grad]

13 hours ago, wardly said:

Well duh. Evidently there are 20.

There are two that are missing from my collection that are from after your freshman year.

One is readily available but I just haven’t pulled the trigger.  The non-gloss green with white SOW outlined in black:

The other is the once available now ever elusive helmet from 1994:

[Arkstfan]

I think the flying worm on white and the interlock NT are you best designs. Unique and memorable. Great identity marks. 

[PlummMeanGreen]

42 minutes ago, Arkstfan said:

I think the flying worm on white and the interlock NT are you best designs. Unique and memorable. Great identity marks. 

Which one is that?

[emmitt01]

Just got the flying worm on the white helmet in to add to my collection.

The silver chrome one is signed by Mason, Guyton and Brandon Garner...the script is signed by most of the ‘02 team...the light green one with the “North Texas” in the current font is signed by Lance Dunbar...and the white interlocked NT is signed by Abner Haynes.  I’d like to get Darden’s signature on the current white helmet.  

 

Edited February 9, 2021 by emmitt01

[UNTLifer]

14 hours ago, emmitt01 said:

Just got the flying worm on the white helmet in to add to my collection.

The silver chrome one is signed by Mason, Guyton and Brandon Garner...the script is signed by most of the ‘02 team...the light green one with the “North Texas” in the current font is signed by Lance Dunbar...and the white interlocked NT is signed by Abner Haynes.  I’d like to get Darden’s signature on the current white helmet.  

 

You're are the Chief of a Police Department?

Edited February 9, 2021 by UNTLifer

[greenjoe]

Chief.

[UNTLifer]

Just now, greenjoe said:

Chief.

Thanks, fixed it.  Guess that's a house we shouldn't be sneaking into.

Seriously though, that is an awesome collection with the autographs, @emmitt01

[LongJim]

On 2/5/2021 at 7:12 PM, wardly said:

I don't know how many changes we have made from my freshman year of 1961 but my wife says I am done.

Did you tell her to concentrate on her ironing?

😉