Help on a vintage football? helmet

[Dalkiel]

My father just picked this up at an auction. It kind of looks like a football helmet, but the visor is throwing me off. This helmet appears to have been originally black in color and painted white. Sorry for the crappy picture, it's the best I can do.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/zzzz.jpg

[oriolesbb6]

Looks like an early 70s Canadian Lacrosse Helmet used until fiberglass became choice in late 70s.

[Writehooks]

Kyle is exactly right; it's just like the one I wore playing on Vancouver Island in the '70s. Nice!

[Dalkiel]

Thanks a lot for the information! I appreciate it!

[iwantitiwinit]

Late 50's lax helmet, I've seen pictures of Jim Brown wearing one once somewhere, they pre-date the bucket helmets. Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gHcnPAhXWY