Miami Hurricanes Championship QB & College Football Legend: Bernie Kosar Autographed "Black Nights" Alternate Speed Replica Helmet
Own an extraordinary piece of college football history with this official Bernie Kosar Autographed Miami Hurricanes "Black Nights" Alternate Riddell Full-Size Speed Replica Helmet. Hand-signed in sharp, permanent high-contrast marker across the sleek black shell by 1983 National Champion, Orange Bowl MVP, University of Miami Sports Hall of Famer, and NFL Pro Bowler Bernie Kosar (#20).
As the legendary quarterback who orchestrated Miami's historic 31-30 upset over Nebraska in the 1984 Orange Bowl, Kosar launched "The U" dynasty and forever altered the landscape of college football. Built on the bold "Black Nights" alternate Riddell Speed replica shell featuring the iconic split-U logo decals set against dark metallic accents, green-and-orange center striping, internal padding, and a 4-point chinstrap, this full-size helmet serves as a modern, high-impact centerpiece for display shelves, executive offices, fan caves, or elite sports memorabilia collections.
Ironclad JSA Witnessed Authentication Validation
To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed helmet was signed in the physical presence of a James Spence representative and certified under the prestigious JSA Witnessed Protection Program.
- Authentication Firm: James Spence Authentication (JSA)
- Authentication Type: JSA Witnessed Certification (In-person signing observed directly by a JSA representative)
- Athlete / Personality: Bernie Kosar (1983 National Champion QB / Miami Hurricanes HOF)
- Team / Program: Miami Hurricanes ("The U") / NCAA Football
- Helmet Model: Riddell Full-Size Speed Replica Football Helmet
- Helmet Edition: "Black Nights" Alternate Special Edition Shell
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Permanent Marker Signature
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident JSA Witnessed security hologram sticker affixed directly to the helmet shell for direct online digital verification lookup.
How to Verify Your Witnessed Security Hologram
Your genuine Bernie Kosar autographed helmet includes direct digital verification powered by the official JSA Authentication Database.
- Locate Security Hologram: Find the unique, tamper-evident JSA Witnessed security hologram sticker attached directly to the helmet shell.
- Navigate to Lookup: Visit the official JSA verification portal (spenceloa.com/verify-authenticity).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique alphanumeric serial code printed on your hologram sticker into the certificate search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching player record, witnessed signing details, item description, and official digital authentication status.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed full-size helmet is housed in its original manufacturer presentation packaging, surrounded by custom foam cushioning, and shipped inside a heavy-duty corrugated box to ensure pristine, safe arrival. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the helmet's presentation or signature clarity upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Player: Bernie Kosar (1983 National Champion QB)
- Team / Program: Miami Hurricanes (NCAA Football)
- Helmet Type: Riddell Full-Size Speed Replica Football Helmet
- Color Shell: "Black Nights" Alternate Edition
- Authentication: JSA Witnessed Tamper-Proof Security Hologram
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ready for acrylic case display
