Cougar Playmaker & Super Bowl Champion: Golden Richards Signed BYU Cougars Schutt Mini Helmet
Celebrate the collegiate foundation of one of Utah's most dynamic gridiron icons with this Golden Richards Signed BYU Cougars Schutt Mini Helmet. Hand-signed in crisp paint marker across the royal blue shell by Super Bowl XII Champion, All-WAC return specialist, and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Golden Richards, this half-scale collectible helmet is a prized piece for Brigham Young University alumni and NFL historians alike.
A native of Salt Lake City, Richards electrified BYU fans from 1970 to 1971 with game-breaking speed and open-field agility. As a junior in 1971, he led the entire NCAA in punt return yards (624) and returned four punts for touchdowns, setting school records while earning All-WAC honors. Selected in the second round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, Richards became a national star, famously catching the game-clinching 29-yard touchdown pass from Robert Newhouse in Super Bowl XII. Manufactured by Schutt, a classic brand in football equipment, this half-scale mini helmet features official BYU Cougars team decals, interior padding, a facemask, and a chin strap. It serves as an extraordinary display piece for clear acrylic display cases, sports offices, fan caves, or college football memorabilia collections. Every signature is verified 100% authentic under the strict standards of Schwartz Sports Authentication.
Ironclad Schwartz Sports Authentication Certification
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed mini helmet carries official third-party authentication from Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, a premier sports authentication authority.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram & Matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA Card)
- Athlete / Personality: Golden Richards (Super Bowl XII Champion / NCAA Punt Return Leader / All-WAC BYU Legend)
- Item / Helmet Model: Official Schutt Mini Football Helmet (Half-Scale Replica)
- Sport / Theme: NCAA College Football / BYU Cougars Athletics / WAC Legends / Super Bowl XII Champions
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident hologram sticker affixed directly to the helmet or back of the physical COA card for instant digital database verification.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram & COA
Your authentic Golden Richards autographed mini helmet includes digital verification backed by the official Schwartz Sports Authentication Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-evident hologram sticker located on the helmet or back of your Certificate of Authenticity card.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Schwartz Sports lookup portal (schwartzsportsauthentics.com/verify-authenticity).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique serial number into the online verification search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching athlete record, signed item description, and official authentication record.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed mini helmet is safely housed in its original box packaging, nested inside a heavy-duty shipping container with protective bubble wrap, ensuring it arrives unblemished and ready for immediate display. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the item's condition or signature clarity upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Athlete: Golden Richards (#22 / #83)
- Team: BYU Cougars
- Helmet Brand & Model: Schutt Mini Football Helmet
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Silver / White Paint Pen
- Authentication: Serialized Schwartz Sports Hologram & Matching COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for mini helmet display cubes, sports offices, or fan caves
