Autographed Gary Knafelc Green Bay Packers Riddell Mini Helmet – JSA Witnessed Certified
Up for auction or buy it now is a highly collectible piece of Green Bay football heritage: an original Green Bay Packers Riddell mini helmet hand-signed by legendary 1950s/1960s end, multi-time champion, and Packers Hall of Fame inductee, Gary Knafelc [28076.jpg]. This premium piece features a bold signature rendered in black permanent marker across the upper right crown of the gold shell, personalized with his iconic "HOF 80" inscription celebrating his 1980 franchise Hall of Fame induction [28077.jpg, 28079.jpg].
The item comes fully certified by James Spence Authentication (JSA) under their respected Witnessed Protection Program, meaning a JSA representative was personally present to witness the live signing session firsthand [28076.jpg]. It features a matching tamper-proof serialized authentication sticker affixed directly to the lower back-right edge of the helmet shell, pairing perfectly with the included physical JSA Witnessed Certificate of Authenticity card [28076.jpg, 28085.jpg]. It makes a premier centerpiece addition for dedicated Packers fans, vintage Lambeau Field collectors, or NFL autographed mini helmet investors.
Product Details & Authentication Specs
Player / Signee: Gary Knafelc (End / Tight End, 1954–1962) [28077.jpg]
Team Franchise: Green Bay Packers [27808.jpg]
Helmet Manufacturer: Riddell® Sportswear [28076.jpg]
Helmet Style Configuration: Classic VSR4 Mini Helmet replica scale model featuring the traditional white-and-black bordered "G" side decals [28079.jpg, 28082.jpg].
Autograph Medium: Permanent black ink marker [28080.jpg]
Authentication Firm: James Spence Authentication (JSA) [28076.jpg]
JSA Certification Serial Number: WP34946 [28076.jpg]
Verification Registry: The signature authenticity can be verified online anytime by entering the registration code at www.SpenceLOA.com [28076.jpg].
Interior Factory Stamping: Features an original internal paper manufacturing label reading: HBR 1424 -35P along the inner crown wall liner [28086.jpg].
Helmet Hardware Features
Shell Composition: High-gloss packers-gold polycarbonate casing detailed with official forest green and white central racing stripes and vinyl side team logo decals [28079.jpg, 28084.jpg].
Face Mask Assembly: Accented with a period-correct, traditional grey-molded plastic two-bar style cage grid anchored by clear composite structural clips [28076.jpg, 28082.jpg].
Padding Liner: Outfitted with an original internal white synthetic cell foam padding block configuration and a matching white vinyl chin strap harness [28086.jpg].
Condition Report
Autograph & Inscription: The black ink signature and "HOF 80" inscription are beautifully dark, sharp, and highly legible, providing exceptional definition against the yellow-gold surface shell [28077.jpg, 28080.jpg].
Helmet Shell & Graphics: The gloss gold shell is in pristine condition, keeping a clean reflective mirror-shine [28078.jpg, 28083.jpg]. Both side vinyl team decals sit completely flat with zero bubbling or lifting edges [28076.jpg, 28082.jpg]. Internal cell padding strips and chin straps are spotless [28086.jpg].
Acrylic Display Cube Case: The helmet includes a clear, five-sided plastic display cube storage container over a black baseplate tray [28076.jpg]. Please Note: The acrylic container panels show a standard network of fine hairline storage scuffs, minor fingerprints, and superficial micro-scratches from general handling over time [28076.jpg]. (The JSA witnessed protection certificate card is crisp with clean edges) [28076.jpg].
Please Note: This certified sports collectible is being sold entirely as-is. Please thoroughly evaluate all provided high-resolution images carefully—from the full boxed presentation in 28076.jpg to the explicit signature details in 28080.jpg—to properly judge the cosmetic quality of this piece before placing your bid or purchase.