{"product_id":"steve-young-signed-49ers-eclipse-alternate-speed-replica-full-size-helmet-bas","title":"Steve Young Signed 49ers Eclipse Alternate Speed Replica Full Size Helmet - BAS","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd the signature of the 1994 NFL Most Valuable Player on Riddell's distinctive all-black Eclipse Alternate Collection canvas — a pure-collector aesthetic that transforms the 49ers' traditional red-and-gold identity into a sleek monochromatic blackout display piece — to your collection with this \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Young Autographed San Francisco 49ers Eclipse Alternate Speed Replica Full Size Football Helmet — Beckett (BAS) Authenticated\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young signed this Riddell Speed Replica Full Size helmet in the Eclipse Alternate Collection design — Riddell's distinctive ultra-flat black shell with all-black facemask, chinstrap, buckles, padding, and bumpers, paired with the iconic gold \"SF\" 49ers logo decal as the singular color element radiating from the all-black palette. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Eclipse Alternate Collection was introduced by Riddell in July 2020 as the first all-blackout helmet aesthetic in their licensed collector line — per Riddell's own product launch language, \"the black-out features and monochrome decals are unlike any concept Riddell has introduced before.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services with a tamper-proof numbered hologram verifiable at Beckett's official website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco 49ers Eclipse Alternate Speed Replica Full Size Football Helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e has been \u003cstrong\u003ehand-signed by Steve Young\u003c\/strong\u003e. The autograph has been certified authentic by \u003cstrong\u003eBeckett Authentication Services (BAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a tamper-proof numbered hologram verifiable at Beckett's official website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-signed by \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Young\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2005 (first left-handed quarterback ever inducted); 1994 NFL Most Valuable Player (one of two MVP awards alongside 1992); Super Bowl XXIX champion and MVP; 7-time Pro Bowl selection; 6x NFL passing title leader (tied Sammy Baugh's all-time NFL record); career passer rating of 96.8 (highest in NFL history at his retirement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco 49ers Eclipse Alternate Speed Replica Full Size Football Helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e — Riddell Speed Replica Full Size in the Eclipse Alternate Collection design; ultra-flat black helmet shell with all-black facemask, chinstrap, buckles, padding, and bumpers; gold (49ers signature color) \"SF\" logo decal radiating from the all-black palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeckett (BAS) Authenticated\u003c\/strong\u003e: tamper-proof numbered hologram applied to the helmet; verifiable at Beckett's official website\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1994 NFL MVP season — one of the greatest QB seasons in NFL history\u003c\/strong\u003e: NFL-record 112.8 single-season passer rating; led NFL in completion percentage (70.3%), yards per attempt (8.6), and touchdown passes (35); culminated in Super Bowl XXIX championship and Super Bowl MVP honors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eclipse Alternate canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e: launched by Riddell in July 2020 as the first all-blackout helmet design in their licensed collector line; matte black palette with monochrome decals that radiate from the shell; a pure-collector aesthetic produced exclusively for the licensed collector market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature in 49ers red ink\u003c\/strong\u003e: Young signed the helmet in red — the franchise's signature color — providing meaningful contrast against the all-black shell that maximizes signature visibility and aesthetic coherence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by our \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1994 NFL MVP — One of the Greatest Quarterback Seasons in NFL History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 NFL season produced what is widely considered one of the most singular individual quarterback campaigns in league history. \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Young led the NFL in passer rating with a then-NFL-record 112.8 single-season rating — a mark he achieved on a scoring scale where 100 was traditionally considered the realistic maximum. He simultaneously led the NFL in completion percentage (70.3%), yards per pass attempt (8.6), and touchdown passes (35) — capturing all three primary passing-efficiency statistical categories in a single season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1994 season earned Young his second NFL Most Valuable Player Award (he had also won the 1992 MVP) and culminated in Super Bowl XXIX, where he threw an NFL-record 6 touchdown passes in the 49ers' 49-26 victory over the San Diego Chargers — earning him Super Bowl XXIX MVP honors. The 1994 season is the structural peak of Young's career: simultaneously the highest individual statistical recognition (MVP + single-season passer rating record), the highest team-championship achievement (Super Bowl championship), and the highest single-game championship recognition (Super Bowl MVP) all in one season. For collectors, the 1994 season represents the singular year in which Young's career arc converged at the peak of every available recognition tier. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's official Young induction profile specifically cites the 1994 season's individual statistical accomplishments as the credential basis for his Hall of Fame case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Eclipse Alternate Canvas — Riddell's First All-Blackout Helmet Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Riddell Eclipse Alternate Collection was introduced by Riddell in July 2020 as the first all-blackout helmet design in their licensed collector line. \u003cstrong\u003ePer Riddell's own product launch announcement: \"The new Eclipse Alternate is built using an ultra-flat, black shell, black face masks, chinstraps, buckles, padding and bumpers. From this all-black palette, matte monochrome decals radiate from the shell, creating the exclusive Eclipse Alternate series.\" Riddell's Vice President of Consumer Products and Business Development, Michael Oller, described the design at launch: \"The black-out features and monochrome decals are unlike any concept Riddell has introduced before.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The collection was launched across 31 NFL teams in its initial release (the Raiders were excluded, given the franchise's traditional silver-and-black identity already uses black as a primary color). The Eclipse Alternate aesthetic transforms the 49ers' traditional red-shell-with-gold-accents identity into a monochromatic blackout palette with the gold \"SF\" logo as the singular color element radiating from the all-black shell. The aesthetic deliberately inverts the traditional 49ers visual identity — producing a pure-collector display canvas that's never worn on field and exists exclusively for the licensed collector market. The Eclipse Alternate was the predecessor to the later Lunar Eclipse Alternate Collection (which uses a matte white shell with black accents and tonal team-color decals — a brightened reinterpretation of the same core all-black palette).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Speed Replica Full Size Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiddell produces collector helmets in multiple construction tiers — from the entry-tier Speed Mini through the display-grade Speed Replica Full Size, to the game-helmet-grade Speed Authentic Full Size and the apex-tier Speed FLEX Authentic Full Size. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Speed Replica Full Size sits at the centerpiece display tier of Riddell's collector helmet ladder — featuring the authentic Speed shell shape, era-correct facemask hardware, four-point chinstrap, and full-scale dimensions, all at an accessible mid-tier price point relative to the game-helmet-grade Speed Authentic or apex-tier Speed FLEX Authentic constructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Speed Replica delivers the on-field silhouette in display-grade construction — meaning the visual presence and aesthetic impact match what collectors expect from a centerpiece display helmet, while the construction tier sits below the on-field-grade game helmet specifications. For autograph display specifically, the Speed Replica Full Size provides the optimal balance of visual presence (full-size shell, accurate proportions, professional aesthetic) and price accessibility (mid-tier construction vs. apex Speed FLEX Authentic). The Speed Replica is a particularly strong choice for collectors building multi-helmet displays across multiple players and teams — providing consistent display scaling without the premium construction-tier pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe First Left-Handed Quarterback in the Hall of Fame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio has been inducting players since 1963 — across more than six decades of induction classes. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen Steve Young was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, he became the FIRST left-handed quarterback ever enshrined in Canton — a historical distinction reflecting both the rarity of left-handed quarterbacks across NFL history and the singular caliber of Young's career at the position.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left-handed quarterbacks have always been statistically rare in the NFL, with coaching staffs traditionally developing right-handed quarterbacks. The \"first LH QB in HOF\" distinction was held exclusively by Young until 2016, when Ken Stabler became the second left-handed quarterback enshrined in Canton — 11 years after Young's induction. The 49ers retired Young's #8 jersey in 2008, three years after his Hall of Fame induction. The distinction has significance beyond his statistical credentials — Young became the player whose Hall of Fame credentials validated that left-handed quarterbacks could compete and win at the league's highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6x NFL Passing Title Leader — Tied for the All-Time Record\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NFL Passing Title — awarded annually to the league's top-rated passer based on the standard NFL passer rating formula — is one of the most prestigious individual quarterback credentials in modern NFL history. \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Young led the NFL in passer rating SIX times across his career (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997) — tying Sammy Baugh's all-time NFL record for most career passing titles. His four consecutive passing titles (1991-1994) also stand as an NFL record for most consecutive passing titles.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6x passing title credential places Young alongside Baugh as the only two quarterbacks in NFL history to lead the league in passer rating six times across their careers. His career passer rating of 96.8 was the highest in NFL history at his 1999 retirement — and remained the all-time NFL career passer rating mark for years after his retirement. The combination of 6x passing titles, 2x NFL MVPs, Super Bowl XXIX MVP, and the all-time-highest career passer rating at retirement makes Young's individual passing résumé one of the most decorated in NFL history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeckett (BAS) Authentication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet has been certified authentic by \u003cstrong\u003eBeckett Authentication Services (BAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e. A tamper-proof numbered hologram has been applied directly to the helmet, and the Beckett-issued hologram number can be verified online at Beckett's official website. Beckett Authentication Services operates as one of the major third-party authentication providers in sports memorabilia, with verification chains used by collectors, retailers, and resale platforms across the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJon Steven \"Steve\" Young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSan Francisco 49ers (1987-1999); previously Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985-1986); Los Angeles Express (USFL, 1984-1985)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuarterback (left-handed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutographed Full Size Football Helmet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelmet Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiddell Speed Replica Full Size — San Francisco 49ers Eclipse Alternate Collection (NFL-licensed pure-collector design featuring ultra-flat black shell, all-black accents, and gold monochrome \"SF\" decals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-flat black helmet shell; all-black facemask, chinstrap, buckles, padding, bumpers; gold monochrome 49ers \"SF\" decal on each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed Replica Full Size — display-grade centerpiece construction; authentic Speed shell shape, era-correct facemask hardware, four-point chinstrap; approximately 9.5 inches tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeckett Authentication Services (BAS) — tamper-proof numbered hologram verifiable at Beckett's official website\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Football Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass of 2005 — first left-handed quarterback ever inducted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFL Most Valuable Player\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x (1992, 1994)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Bowl Championships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3x (XXIII, XXIV as Montana's backup; 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led NFL in completion %, yards\/attempt, and TD passes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Passer Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96.8 (highest in NFL history at his retirement in 1999)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Passing Yards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33,124\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Passing TDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Completion Percentage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Rushing Yards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,239\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Rushing TDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 (NFL all-time record for a QB at his retirement; subsequently surpassed by Cam Newton)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49ers Jersey Retired\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8 retired by San Francisco 49ers in 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollege Football Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass of 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFL Draft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1984 NFL Supplemental Draft, Round 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers); traded to 49ers in 1987\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollege\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrigham Young University (BYU) — 1983 Davey O'Brien Award winner; 2nd in 1983 Heisman voting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\/Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6'2\" \/ 215 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 11, 1961, Salt Lake City, Utah (age 64)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery signed piece at GameDay Sports Memorabilia is backed by our \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your item is ever determined to be inauthentic, we will replace or refund it — no questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"auth-verify\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"auth-verify__summary\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"auth-verify__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"auth-verify__title\"\u003eHow to Verify This Item's Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"auth-verify__body\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"auth-verify__lead\"\u003eThis piece is authenticated by \u003cstrong\u003eBeckett Authentication Services (BAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most respected third-party authenticators in the sports memorabilia industry. Every BAS-authenticated item carries a tamper-evident hologram with a unique serial number, and Beckett maintains a public lookup tool that lets you confirm the item independently — directly from your phone or computer, in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003col class=\"auth-verify__steps\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocate the BAS hologram\u003c\/strong\u003e applied to the item. 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