Patriots John Hanna Autographed Mini-Helmet


Item Number: 10543

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: Priceless

Online Close: Apr 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!

Description

This Patriots mini-helmet is signed by John Hanna, a former Patriot who is regarded by many to be the best offensive lineman of all time.



  • One of two Patriots voted to the NFL’s 75th anniversary team …

  • Played in 183 games

  • Missed only five games with injuries

  • Selected to nine Pro Bowls (1976, 1978-85), a Patriots team record

  • Called "The Greatest Offensive Lineman of All Time" by Sports Illustrated in their August 3, 1981 cover story …

  • Named Offensive Lineman of the Year for four straight years (1978-81) by NFL players

  • Powered an offensive line which helped set an NFL record with 3,165 rushing yards in 1978 - a record which has not been challenged in 17 seasons

  • He was the first rookie offensive lineman in Patriots history to start in his NFL debut

  • Started first 13 games as a rookie after playing for the legendary Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant at Alabama

  • Fourth overall selection in the 1973 draft.

  • In 1991 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  • In 1999, he was ranked number 20 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players, the highest-ranking Patriot, the highest-ranking guard, and the second-ranked offensive lineman behind Anthony Muñoz.

Special Instructions

This item does not come with a COA but signed by John Hanna and given to TD Bank, who donated it to this auction.  Shipping of item, if needed, is not included in bid price.

Donated by

TD Bank