Game Worn Football Helmet Notre Dame c 1948 Undefeated - Leo Murphy Estate

Payment MUST BE received within four (4) days from the close of the auction. After that time, eBay will automatically take over with their automated payment assistant program. If PayPal is used, I will ONLY ship the item to the address on the PayPal account. If another form of payment is requested, that’s fine but I must be notified before the auction ends and said payment must conform to eBay guidelines. I also reserve the right to cancel any bid (s) from any eBay member for any reason. If these terms are not acceptable, PLEASE DO NOT BID! Add $25.00 for postage and Insurance. I will not ship out of the US. Vintage Game Worn Used Football Helmet – Leo Murphy EstateIn 1948, Leo Murphy was a senior at the University of Notre Dame and was the school's first student trainer. After graduation, he went on to play in the AAFL then at the bequest of Paul Brown, became the trainer for the Cleveland Browns – he held that position for 39 years. During that time, he collected an impressive array of sport memorabilia which included items from Jim Brown, Otto Graham and a plethora of others.DIRECTLY FROM LEO’S ESTATE is a circa 1948 Riddell clear-shell helmet attributed to the University of Notre Dame. On the back, stenciled onto the helmet is the . The helmet shows a terrific amount of wear from both game use and aging. In 1948, the ND Football team were undefeated and 2nd in the National Polls. I’ve added some magazines photos which provide excellent

color photos of the ND helmets from this period. Take note of the center-ridge strip, jaw protectors and chin strap.On the back of the helmet, appears the . From 1946 to 1949, the jersey number 82 was worn by Leon Hart – a three time All-American. He would lead the Irish to the National Championship in 1949 and win both the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Club trophy. Bob O’Neill in 1951-52 and Gary Myers from 1956-58.There are several water-based stickers on the helmet to include; from the South, Sewanee, South Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Clemson, Colgate, Citadel and Davidson to name a few. From the West; Idaho, Montana, Oregon, USC and UCLA. Back in the day, there were college All-Star games and team members would bring and exchange their school stickers with other attendees. Frank Leahy was one of the coaches of the 1948 squad - perhaps Leo the trainer for the 1948 squad and saved the stickers that he later applied to this helmet?AS THE TEAM TRAINER, LEO MURPHY WAS INSIDE THE ND LOCKERROOM DURING THE 1948 SEASON AND HAD ACCESS TO ALL OF THE ND FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT. The only person that knows the true history of this helmet is Leo Murphy and he has unfortunately passed away. Of all the items Leo collected over the years, why did he hold onto this helmet? The prior owner bought the helmet from the Murphy family estate. It was found in the family attic. The family members could not shed any light on the history of the helmet or why the stickers are on the helmet.Questions? Just send them along and I will be happy to answer any and all questions.