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1964 Charley Hennigan
Worn by the Houston Oilers from 1964-65
Record in these helmets: 8-20-0
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87 CHARLEY HENNIGAN FL Houston Oilers 1960-66 6'1" 187 Northwest Louisiana Age 28:
One of the early stars of the American Football League, Charley was a high school biology teacher in Louisiana when the AFL formed. Hennigan was chosen All-AFL in 1964 when he caught a league-record 101 passes. Previously. he was named All-AFL in 1961, when he had 1,746 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns in 14 games with the league champions. Played in five All-Star games and three league title games. Former college teammate of Charlie Tolar.
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In 1964, Bud Adams decided to change his helmet design. For the next two seasons, while the team declined, fans watched them play in the style shown. On this helmet, extra drill holes have been filled in with silver-painted rivets. It has gray two-bar facemask and one-buckle chinstrap, just like Charley.
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Number 87 is one inch white Helvetica Medium. Notice the red and white stripes have been extended down to the neckline and the rear rubber bumper removed. This helmet matches completely with old photos of not only Charley Hennigan, but of the 1964 and 1965 Houston Oilers.
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OTHERS WHO WORE THIS HELMET...
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1964: All-Star HB Sid Blanks
1964: All-Star S Fred Glick
1964: All-Star CB Pete Jaquess
1964: All-Star G Bob Talamini
1965: All-AFL G Bob Talamini
1965: All-Star FB Ode Burrell
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Frontal view of the Hennigan replica mini helmet. When Charley retired, he was the AFL Houston franchise's all-time leading receiver, finishing with 410 receptions, 6,823 yards and 51 touchdowns.
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