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Pittsburgh Steelers Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Pittsburgh Steelers Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Pittsburgh Steelers Helmet

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693726.2
Object Type Helmet, Football
Manufacturer (Founded 1929)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic (vinyl, unknown), metal, textile (synthetic), foam, rubber, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 3/4 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 12 1/4 in (24.8 cm x 23.5 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack Pittsburgh Steelers helmet with a yellow stripe down the middle framed by the number 44 in white. On the left of the helmet is the circular Steelers logo with yellow, red, and blue, four point stars in the center. At the nape of the neck where the center yellow stripe ends there is another 44 with the NFL logo on the left and an American flag on the right. At the front of the helmet there is a black face mask and the interior has white padding and a chin strap.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the White House by the 2009 NFL Champion Pittsburgh Steelers on May 21, 2009. During their visit, the team assisted President Barack Obama and other attendees with the assembly of care packages for troops.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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