ABC Batting Helmets

[gregndodgers]

Have not seen a thread of game worn / issued ABC batting helmets. Here is my collection. I'm not selling...just buying.

About half of these are team issued, so they were given to the team but never used in a game. The other half are game used. That Cardinals helmet is a gamer from Ted Simmons that he donated to a charity auction to raise money.

[gregndodgers]

Nice example from the 1960s. Love those painted on logos! If anyone has expertise with these, please share some knowledge!

[gregndodgers]

Two mid 80s helmets I just picked up. These are very tough to find!

[gregndodgers]

Dodgers ABC helmets from the 80s.

[gregndodgers]

This one is from the 1960s that I was told is game used, but I cannot determine if it was ever used in a game. It is fiberglass with brown leather pad inside and green paint under the brim. Size is 6 7/8, which is very small. I did come across a 1969 advertisement from the Reds that they were having a helmet give away game for kids, so this may have been a promotional item.

[Chris Counts]

Here are ABC helmets used by the Pirates and White Sox ...