1992-96 University of Michigan Wolverines Game Used Authentic AIR–series Football helmet, was professionally reconditioned. This helmet displays multiple period-correct features that firmly place it in that era and make it an excellent display piece for collectors of vintage football equipment.
🔍 Dating & Authentication Details (No Guesswork)
Schutt “AiR” front bumper branding, consistent with late 1980s–1990s production
Exterior clear circular “Circle Reconditioners” sticker, introduced in the early 1990s
Interior red-and-white “Circle System Helmet Repair Inc.” compliance label, a transitional branding used prior to the late 1990s
“NOT QUALIFIED” wording reflects NOCSAE-era evaluation standards applied to older shells during reconditioning
Handwritten inventory marking typical of professional reconditioning facilities in the 1990s
Together, these elements place the helmet’s reconditioning window firmly between 1992–1996.
🎨 Appearance
Classic maize and navy colorway
Period-correct striping
Original-style facemask and mounting hardware
📌 Important Notes
Due to age and “NOT QUALIFIED” designation, this helmet is NOT certified for modern play
Being Sold strictly as a collector/display item
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