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Unless
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or Collegiate Authentic Mini-Helmets, hand-signed by the
athlete. If you had a size 3 5/8 head, you could wear these
in an NFL game! Don't confuse these quality mini-helmets
with "replica" ones you'll find elsewhere. These
are of much higher quality and are a much better collectible
investment. A Sports Gallery Certificate
of Authenticity is included with all signed
collectibles.
When
he left the University of Tennessee, Peyton held 42 NCAA, SEC
and Tennessee records, including 33 Tennessee single game, season
and career records. The 1998 #1 pick of the Indianapolis Colts,
Manning, hasn't missed a beat in the Pros. A five-time Pro Bowler,
he's produced totals in his first 5 seasons that rank among
the best in the NFL. He is the only player in NFL history with
3,000 passing yards in each of his 1st 4 seasons and the only
Colts QB with 4 consecutive 3,000+ yards seasons. Manning is
also the only QB in NFL history to throw for 12,000+ yards in
1st 3 seasons.
And in 2004, Peyton was nothing short of amazing. His phenomenal
season earned him his second successive Associated Press NFL
Most Valuable Player Award joining the likes of Joe Montana,
John Unitas, Steve Young and Kurt Warner as quarterbacks with
two MVP awards. Manning threw for 49 touchdowns, surpassing
Dan Marino's 20-year-old NFL record and he shattered Young's
season passer rating record with a 121.1 mark. Get this Official
Colts mini-helmet, hand-signed by Peyton. A great gift for any
football fan. [why
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The
Miami Dolphins selected University of Pittsburgh QB Dan Marino
with the 27th overall pick in the 1983 draft. He was the fifth
quarterback selected in that draft. The pick turned out to be
a steal. In his first professional season, Marino threw for
2,210 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was named NFL Rookie of the
Year and he was also the first rookie to start at quarterback
in the Pro Bowl. When Marino announced his retirement on March
13, 2000, he held 25 NFL regular season records and was tied
for 5 others. In his 17-year career he passed for 61,361 yards
and 420 touchdowns. His 86.4 passing efficiency rating ranks
4th all-time. This Dolphins mini-helmet is hand-signed by Dan
along with his #13. [why
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On
August 28th, 2004, Sports Gallery conducted an Exclusive
Joe Montana Signing in Northern California.
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers out of Notre Dame in 1979,
QB Joe Montana is arguably the greatest quarterback to play in
the NFL. He certainly was one of the most successful. While leading
the Niners, he captured nine divisional titles and victories in
Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV, earning MVP honors in three
of those games. Elected
to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000,
Joe signed a limited number of official "old-style"
49ers mini-helmet during his exclusive Sports Gallery signing.
When it comes to football, it is hard to beat a collectible from
Joe Montana. A great investment that any 49ers fan will love. [why
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On
August 28th, 2004, Sports Gallery conducted an Exclusive
Joe Montana Signing. On the following day, our Carmel,
California store had a special Dwight
Clark In-Store Appearance.
Montana, of course is considered by many to be the greatest quarterback
ever, after a Hall of Fame career with the San Francisco 49ers
that included nine divisional titles and victories in Super Bowls
XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. Dwight Clark, a Pro-Bowl wide receiver,
was a member of two 49ers Super Bowl Teams and had his number
87 retired by the club. The most memorable touchdown for both
Joe and Dwight came in the 1982 NFC Playoffs when Dwight caught
the winning touchdown fromJoe Montanain the back
of the endzone in the game's final minute. Known simply as The
Catch, it is a moment in 49ers history that
no Niner fan will ever forget. Remember
what many consider to be the greatest single play in 49ers history
with this very cool, official 49ers mini-helmet signed by BOTH
Dwight and Joe during our recent signings with these two football
greats. A terrific gift for any Niners fan that you won't find
anywhere else. [why
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Harry
Vance "Chuck" Muncie was a star running back at Cal
during the 1970s. Big, fast, elusive, and with a great set of
hands, Chuck set six (then) school rushing records, including
most touchdowns and most yards gained in a single season. He
was instrumental in Cal's NCAA-leading offense which propelled
the team to the co-championship of the Pac-8 in 1975, and he
appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Muncie was second
in the Heisman Trophy voting that year, finishing only four
votes behind Archie Griffin of Ohio State. The New Orleans Saints
selected Chuck in the 1st round of the 1976 NFL Draft with the
3rd overall selection. Muncie went to the Pro Bowl and was named
that game's first ever MVP after the 1979 season. Chuck also
became the first Saints player ever to reach the 1,000-yard
rushing plateau when he ran for 1,198 yards in 1979. Later with
the Chargers, Muncie was selected for the Pro Bowl twice, including
1981 when he ran for 1,144 yards and an NFL-high 19 touchdowns.
In San Diego, Muncie also helped lead the team to two AFC West
division championships.Today, Chuck has committed himself to
mentoring at-risk youth by creating his own non-profit organization
called the Chuck Muncie Youth Foundation.
Muncie also currently mentors University of California football
players. This
very cool official Cal mini-helmet is hand-signed by Chuck in
gold sharpie. A great gift for any Cal fan! [why
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Cal
Legend Chuck
Muncie signs @Game w/ Sports
Gallery
QB
Jim Plunkett is one of Stanford's all-time great quarterbacks.
By the time his career at the Farm was over he had set and NCAA
record (at that time) for career total offense (7,887 yards)
and had passed for over 7,500 yards. In the "Year of the
Quarterback," he was voted the 1970 Heisman Trophy, easily
beating out Notre Dame's Joe Theisman and Mississippi's Archie
Manning. And he capped his Stanford career by leading the Indians
to an improbable 27-17 upset of unbeaten Ohio State in the '71
Rose Bowl. Jim went on to be named AFL Rookie of the year in
'71 after being the first player chosen in the NFL draft by
the New England Patriots. Later in his career he led the Oakland
Raiders to Super Bowl victories in 1981 and '84, being selected
the Super Bowl MVP in the 1984 game. This
great collectible is hand-signed by Jim along with his Stanford
and Raiders #16. [why
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Did
you know?
Both of Jim's parents were blind. His mother, Carmen, was
sightless from the age of 19 because of typhoid fever, while
his father, William, was legally blind and worked as a news
vendor.
Fullback
Tom Rathman's professional football career spanned nine years,
the first seven of which were with the San Francisco 49ers.
While in San Francisco, Tom was backfield mates with another
Nebraska alumnus, Roger
Craig. At Nebraska, Rathman was a three-year letterwinner
in football and finished his college career with 1,425 rushing
yards, averaging over six yards per carry. A
selfless player and unsung hero in the 49ers' success, Tom spent
much of his playing time providing devastating blocks for Craig,
helping the Niners capture two World Championships (Super Bowl
XXIII and XXIV). In Super Bowl XXIV, Rathman scored two touchdowns
in San Francisco's route of the Denver Broncos. In 1989, he
led all NFL running backs in receiving with 73 receptions for
616 yards!
At
Tom's recent
Sports Gallery signing, he signed many very cool
Niners, Raiders, and Cornhusker collectibles, including these
49er and Nebraska mini-helmets.
Tom boldly autographed both minis right above the logo, including
his number on both and "Go Huskers"
inscription on the Nebraska mini. A great gift, especially for
a Cornhusker fan. But hurry...we only have a few left from our
signing!
Don
Shula is considered by many to be the greatest coach in NFL
history. He definitely has the stats, records, and awards to
prove it. Don Shula's record as head coach of the Dolphins (1970-'95)
and before that as head coach of the Baltimore Colts (1963-'69)
is unmatched in National Football League history. In 1995 he
concluded his 33rd season as an NFL head coach and his 26th
season as head coach of the Dolphins. He owns a career record
of 347-173-6 (.665), including a regular season mark of 328-156-6
(.676), and is the winningest coach in NFL history. On November
14, 1993 in Philadelphia, when the Dolphins defeated the Philadelphia
Eagles 19-14, Don Shula won his 325th career game, moving him
past the immortal George Halas (324-151-31) and setting an NFL
record for most career victories, a mark once thought to be
unreachable. In addition, Don Shula won Super Bowl titles in
1972 and 1973. Don Shula appeared in more Super Bowls (six)
than any other coach. During Don Shula's tenure with Miami the
Dolphins either won or shared first place in the AFC East 15
times in the 26 years under Don Shula, and reached the playoffs
16 times. His ultimate achievement was the NFL's only unbeaten,
untied record of 17-0 in 1972, capped by a 14-7 win over the
Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. Inducted into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in 1997, Don hand-signed this official
Dolphins mini-helmet with the special inscription "'72
17-0." A timeless remembrance of one of the best
coaches, and teams, in NFL history and a great gift for any
longtime Dolphins fan. [why
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WR
John Taylor played for the 49ers from 1987 to 1995 and was an
exceptional counterpart to Hall of Fame teammate Jerry Rice
during that time - arguably one of the greatest one-two receiving
punches in 49ers...and perhaps football...history. Taylor is
best know for his winning 10-yard touchdown pass from Joe Montana
during the final seconds of Super Bowl XXIII in 1989.
One
of the most memorable moments in 49ers history, rivaling even
"The Catch" by Dwight
Clark...and often referred to as "The
Catch II". In his nine NFL seasons, Taylor recorded
347 receptions for 5,589 yards and 43 touchdowns. He also gained
1,517 yards and two touchdowns returning punts, and added another
276 yards returning kickoffs. An NFL Pro Bowler in 1988 and
1989, Taylor has three Super Bowl rings from his years with
the Niners - '88, '89 and '94. At
John's recent
Sports Gallery in-store appearance, he signed many
very cool 49er collectibles including these official 49ers mini-helmets.
One includes John's unique "82"
middle-of-name inscription and the other a very special
"SB XXIII Catch II" inscription. Remember
this great player and moment in 49ers history with these very
cool and unique collectibles. Great gifts for any longtime Niners
fan!
San
Francisco QB Steve Young was the 49ers starting quarterback from
1991-1999. Steve's Hall of Fame NFL career included: the highest
career passer rating in NFL History (96.8), two-time NFL MVP,
a record-tying six NFL passing titles, seven Pro Bowl teams, 33,124
yards and 232 touchdowns passing, 4,239 yards and 43 touchdowns
rushing, and six TD passes and Super Bowl XXIX MVP Award in the
49ers' 49-26 win over the Chargers. Whew! An amazing career for
this amazing QB talent - one who unbelievably didn't learn to
throw a football until he was 18! Another in a long-line of quarterback
greats to play for the 49ers, Steve is a 2005 Hall of Famer inductee.
This very cool official 49ers mini-helmet is
hand-signed by Steve right above the famous SF emblem. A great
gift for any Niners fan! [why
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Baltimore
Colts QB Johhny Unitas’ career statistics include 40,239
yards and 290 touchdowns passing. His record of at least one touchdown
pass in 47 consecutive games may stand forever. A genuine team
player, Unitas was a first- or second-team All-NFL choice eight
years, selected NFL Player of the Year three times, and named
to 10 Pro Bowls. Without a doubt, it was his last-second heroics
in the 1958 NFL title game, often called "the greatest game
ever played," that turned Unitas into a household name. The
New York Giants, with two minutes to play, were leading, 17-14,
when the Colts started a last-gasp drive at their own 14. “Mr.
Clutch” went coolly to work with seven straight passes that
set up a game-tying field goal with seven seconds left. Unitas
then engineered a textbook perfect 80-yard march to win the game
in overtime. The game, played before a national television audience,
gave Unitas his chance to demonstrate all of his marvelous attributes
– confidence, courage, leadership, play calling genius, and
passing skill. Now deceased, Unitas hand-signed
this official Colts mini-helmet. Obviously there are not many
of these helmets available for purchase so don't please don't
hesitate. A great gift for any Colts fan! [why
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Did
you know?
A ninth-round draft choice of the 1955 Pittsburgh Steelers,
Unitas was cut before he even threw one pass in a game.
Still determined, he played semi-pro football for $6 a game,
where he was discovered by Baltimore coach Weeb Ewbank playing
on the Pittsburgh sandlots.
