1963 Lance Alworth
Worn by the San Diego Chargers in 1963
1963 AFL Champions
Record in these helmets: 12-3
19 LANCE ALWORTH FL San Diego Chargers 1962-69 6' 185 Arkansas Age 23:
Lance came back from an injury-plagued rookie season to be named the American Football League's Most Valuable Player in 1963. That year, he mesmorized fans with his leaping grabs and streaking deep pass patterns, catching 61 passes for 1,206 yards and 11 touchdowns. Alworth also carried the ball twice for 14 yards and ran back punts and kickoff returns. He finished tied with George Blanda for sixth place in AFL scoring. Over his career, Lance played in three AFL championship games. Named to the All-Time All-AFL team. Was the first member of the American Football League to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Helmet numbers are black 1.5" Helvetica. Lance's trademark one-bar facemask and silver rivets recreate the look of the 1963 American Football League championship season.
The helmet has been detailed right down to the "All America City - San Diego" decal. Notice the top facemask holes have been filled in. This time, I used white nylon rivets to give a clean look to this helmet.
Lance Alworth's 1963 jersey. Notice the shade of blue. It's just a little darker shade an than the classic powder blues worn in 1961, 1962, 1964, and 1965.
The white rear rubber bumper was removed from this Charger mini to complete the classic mid-sixties look.
1963 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
OTHERS WHO WORE THESE HELMETS IN 1963...
All-AFL HB Keith Lincoln
All-AFL QB Tobin Rote
All-Star LB Chuck Allen
All-Star TE Dave Kocourek
All-Star HB Paul Lowe
All-AFL T Ron Mix
All-AFL DE Earl Faison
All-Star LB Emil Karas
All-Star DT Ernie Ladd
All-Star T Ernie Wright
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KANSAS CITY
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NEW YORK
Kansas City
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Boston
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Oakland
Houston
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Won
Won
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Won
'Won
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Won
Won
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Won
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Won
14-10
17-13
24-10
50-34
24-20
38-17
34-33
53-7
7-6
23-13
27-0
41-27
20-14
58-20
Home team in CAPS