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Penn State "Lenny Moore" Authentic Replica Helmet
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Nicknamed "Spats" in the pros, he was the "Reading Rocket" or the "Reading Rambler" at Penn State, a shifty, stop-on-a-dime runner who blocked ferociously and was perhaps the best defensive player on the team. Lenny Moore often seemed to exceed the abilities of his 6'1", 175 pound body from 1953 through the 1955 season. Many believed that his battles with Syracuse great Jim Brown and the prejudice against Eastern football prevented both of them from achieving First Team or Consensus All American status in 1954 and 1955 although Brown received his due in '56. Rarely leaving the field, Moore rushed for 1082 yards in 1954, another 697 in '55, and a career total of 2380 in an era of pedestrian and limited offenses. His ten career interceptions, six as a senior, and ability to hit "bigger" than his size would predict, made him a feared defender and special teams player. Moore's 15.8 yard punt return average and 24.3 per kickoff return still rank him high on Penn State's all time records list but more than his numbers, he was the Lions' bell cow, the one player the others knew could get the job done in the clutch. Moore took what Coach Rip Engle called his "ability to be moving at full speed after two steps" and what appeared to be his "change in direction in mid-air" to the Colts as their first round choice in 1956 and rushed for over 12,000 yards in twelve years and an NFL Hall Of Fame career.
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Code: 2395086B0
Price: $199.99
Shipping Weight: 8.00 pounds
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