Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Back in the 70s & 80s, there was a drivable Cardinals helmet parked on the sidelines of Busch Stadium. In this shot, over Neil Lomax's shoulder, you can see a pilot and co-pilot sitting in it..

It was a cool novelty. Even in black & white it looked sharp. In this publicity photo with the family of the team owner, you see the deck of the cart. I assume it was a topless golf cart carrying the helmet..

This one is of author Greg Marecek (& son), who wrote & assembled a pictorial history of the Cards, from their franchise years in St. Louis. (The St. Louis Football Cardinals: A Celebration of the Big Red. 2009). The whole book is filled with cool nostalgic photos & insights.

After the Cards fled to Arizona, I don't ever remember seeing the helmet cart on the Phoenix sidelines. A great NFL relic, wonder what it's fate was..

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