1985 World Champion & Legendary Safety: Doug Plank Autographed Chicago Bears Riddell Speed Mini Football Helmet w/ "46-D" Inscription
Own a piece of football defensive history with this Doug Plank Autographed Chicago Bears Riddell Speed Mini Football Helmet. Hand-signed in sharp, high-contrast white paint pen across the helmet shell by 1985 World Champion safety and hard-hitting legend Doug Plank, complete with his iconic career inscription: "46-D".
Renowned as one of the hardest-hitting safeties in NFL history, Doug Plank wore #46 for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1982. His fierce, aggressive style of play served as the direct namesake and inspiration for defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan's revolutionary "46 Defense"—a scheme that dominated the league and led the 1985 Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl XX championship. Featuring official Chicago Bears navy and orange helmet decals and realistic interior padding, this scaled Riddell Speed Mini Helmet makes an outstanding desktop or display case centerpiece. Certified 100% authentic by Schwartz Sports Memorabilia.
Please Note: This is an officially licensed Riddell Speed Mini Football Helmet (approx. 5 inches tall, 1/2 scale) intended solely as an autographed sports collectible for display. It is not designed or safe for wear or athletic use.
Ironclad Schwartz Sports Memorabilia Authentication Validation
To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed mini helmet was authenticated by Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, an industry leader in athlete signings and third-party sports autograph verification.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Authentication Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Proof Schwartz Sports Hologram Sticker & Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Athlete / Personality: Doug Plank (1985 World Champion / Chicago Bears Safety / #46)
- Special Inscription: "46-D" (Personally hand-inscribed by Doug Plank)
- Item Type: Riddell Speed Mini Football Helmet (1/2 Scale)
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast White Paint Pen Signature
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident security hologram sticker affixed directly to the helmet shell with matching physical Certificate of Authenticity card and online database lookup.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram & COA
Your authentic Doug Plank autographed mini helmet includes digital verification backed by the official Schwartz Sports Memorabilia Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique serial number printed on the tamper-proof Schwartz Sports hologram sticker affixed to the mini helmet or COA card.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Schwartz Sports verification portal (schwartzsportsmemorabilia.com/verify).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique serial number into the online verification tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching player record, "46-D" inscription detail, and official digital verification status.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Doug Plank mini helmet is kept inside its original Riddell protective box and shipped in a heavy-duty outer box to ensure the shell, decals, and white signature remain pristine during transit. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the helmet's condition, signature clarity, or overall presentation upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Player: Doug Plank (1985 World Champion / #46)
- Inscription: "46-D"
- Team: Chicago Bears
- Item Style: Official Riddell Speed Mini Football Helmet (1/2 Scale, Approx. 6" x 4.5" x 5")
- Authentication: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia Serial-Numbered Hologram & COA
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition in original factory box
