Autographed Football Helmet Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

There's no cooler way to spice up your sports collection than with an authentic NFL autographed helmet. For collectors looking to start a new collection or add to an already-established sports room, I've selected my personal top five favorite autographed NFL helmets that you'll cherish forever.

• Signed Troy Aikman Helmet: One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Hall of Famer Troy Aikman has hand-signed this authentic Dallas Cowboys helmet in blue ink. To add some extra flavor, the former first overall pick has also inscribed his trademark “No. 8” as well as "HOF 2006" below his signature. As the quarterback of “America's Team,” Aikman led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships while taking home the Super Bowl XXVII Most Valuable Player award. A must-have for every true Cowboys fan,  this Troy Aikman autographed helmet is officially licensed by the National Football League and comes complete with an individually-numbered hologram from authenticator Mounted Memories. A Hall of Fame addition to your sports room, add this authentic Troy Aikman autographed helmet to your collection today!

• Signed Tiki Barber Helmet: One of the most dynamic and talented backs in NFL history, Giants legend Tiki Barber has signed this authentic Pro Line on-field New York Giants helmet in distinct silver ink. Originally thought of as a third down, change-of-pace halfback, Barber emerged from early career difficulties and became Big Blue's career franchise leader in rushing touchdowns, attempts and yards. A three-time Pro Bowler, this authentic New York Giants helmet is an absolute must-have for every true fan of Big Blue. Complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity, add this piece to your sports collection today!

• Signed Brett Favre Helmet: There may no be player and team more synonymous with each other than the legendary Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers. Acquired from the Atlanta Falcons in 1992, Brett Favre took over the reigns at the quarterback position by Week 4 of the 1992 season. In one of the greatest accomplishments in NFL history, Favre would start every single game from that point on—a span of 253 regular season games. As one of the most-accomplished players to ever step foot onto the football field, no football collection is complete without the one and only Brett Favre. The NFL's all-time career leader in passing touchdowns, yards and completions, Favre has signed this authentic Green Bay Packers helmet in black ink. An absolute must-have for every Packer fan's sports room, this Brett Favre autographed helmet comes complete with a Brett Favre Certificate of Authenticity and four matching holograms. A sure-fire future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time, add the legendary Brett Favre to your collection today!

• Signed Adrian Peterson Helmet: Minnesota Vikings 2007 first-round draft choice Adrian Peterson compiled one of the greatest rookie seasons in NFL history. Compared to such greats as Walter Payton, O.J. Simpson and Eric Dickerson, Adrian Peterson won the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award by rushing for 1,341 yards and 13 touchdowns. Already a premier halfback after only a handful of games at the pro level, Peterson set the NFL's all-time record for rushing yards in a single game when he put up an incredible 296 yards against the San Diego Chargers on November 4, 2007. One of the most-exciting players to enter the league in recent memory, the value and demand for authentic Adrian Peterson will skyrocket in the coming years as he continues to establish himself as the NFL's premier talent. In silver ink, Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson has hand-signed this authentic Minnesota Vikings helmet. A dynamite addition for your sports room, this autographed helmet brings it to the house with a Schwartz Sports Credit Card of Authenticity, an image from the actual signing and a tamper-proof hologram. A great investment, add this Adrian Peterson autographed helmet to your sports-influenced room today!

• Signed Dan Marino Helmet: One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Dan Marino set the record books ablaze during his 16-year NFL career. From the time he was a starter at Pitt, Marino was noted to have one of the most powerful arms scouts had ever seen. Drafted 27th overall by the Dolphins in 1983, Marino would retire holding every important passing record in the NFL, including the most career passing touchdowns, yards and completions. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, the legendary Dan Marino has hand-signed this authentic Miami Dolphins helmet in blue ink. A perfect centerpiece for the Miami sports collection; this Dan Marino autographed helmet comes complete with a Schwartz Sports Certificate of Authenticity, an image from the actual signing and matching tamper-proof hologram. A must-have for the serious NFL collector, draft this authentic Miami Dolphins helmet, hand-signed by Hall of Famer Dan Marino, to your sports room today!