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Credits
Feedback, comments, & contributions are welcome. The following individuals have made contributions to this site:
- Graham Clark
- Michael Dole
- Steve Foster
- Mike Ramirez
- Francisco Rodriguez
- Eric Zenoni
- Some photos from https://www.facebook.com/groups/custompocketpros/
Where to Buy
Factory Helmets
Riddell still manufactures pocket pro (or pocket size) helmets. Riddell does not really market the pocket size helmet, especially compared to other collectables. As of January 2024, the Riddell collectables website does not sell pocket size helmets, other than the limited edition helmets.
Still, current helmets can be found at most shopping sites and are easily available. For factory helmets, my preferred vendor is SE Memorabilia. They are fast, affordable, stay on top of their inventory, and have great customer service.
Riddell manufactured throwback helmets for the first time in about 20 years in 2024. These were throwbacks teams actually wore in 2024 and, thus, were in the speed style. Riddell has not manufactured throwbacks from other eras (1960s, for example) in over 20 years. Other styles would be the 2-bar or traditional style.
Custom Helmets
Many custom pocket pros display excellent craftmanship. Prices vary depending on the quality or rarity of the helmet, but they generally are priced between $15 and $50each. Here are some places you can purchase helmets:
- 908 Customs – blanks you can paint and customize on your own, in addition to special orders – website
- Simon Brockmann – excellent 3D print files and helmets – X | Instagram
- Pick Six Previews – ebay | website
- Travis Tom Mark – ebay
One option is to make your own customs. YouTube has some good tutorials. Logos are printed on waterslide decal sheets and cut by hand. For a better and cleaner cut, some collectors use a Cricut machine and make vinyl decals. Recently, collectors have 3-D printed their own helmets.
Social Media
- Custom Riddell Pocket Pro Football Helmets Buy Sell Trade – Facebook
- Ban 1 Helmet NFL – X
- Simon Brockmann – X | Instagram
- Collection King – Instagram
- Pocket Pro Football helmets – X
- Blaise D’Sylva – X
- Helmet Addict – X
Research
- Gridiron Uniform Database. I have found this to be the most researched and well-documented site. It has every team and every year. This site is constantly evolving and updated regularly.
- Uni-watch blog. I believe this is related to the Gridiron Uniform Database.
- The Helmet Project. Another good site.
- Helmet History. Miscellaneous but well-documented site.
