Fiberglass flapless helmet is finished in classic Yankees blue with hand painted "NY" team logo on the front. American Baseball Cap label on the inside notes size (7 1/2) and has their Media, PA location listed with zip code. This helps to date the helmet to the c.1963-65 timeframe as they would add the zip code starting around 1963. A piece of period trainers tape affixed inside has handwritten "9 Maris" notation done in similar style to other Yankee helmets of this era (and likely written by longtime equipment Manager Pete Sheehy). Padding is intact. The helmet shows excellent use including cracks to the left side, top, and back of helmet all of which remain structurally sound and add to the appearance for its type of equipment medium. Paint touch ups by the team to maintain visual appearance are commonly seen on most game-used helmets of the period with this example showing minimal evidence of such. This helmet along with the Mantle helmet within this auction originated from the personal collection of the General Manager for the Binghamton Triplets. The Triplets were the Minor League affiliate of the Yankees and frequently received game used items to be "recycled" by the Minor League club. The front office official recognized the significance of the Mantle and Maris helmets and as such retained them for his personal collection. Maris came to the Yankees in late 1959 by way of a trade with Kansas City and alongside Mickey Mantle would help lead the team to World Series Championships in both 1961 and 1962. While a member of the storied Franchise he was twice voted the American League MVP (1960 and 1961), earned a Gold Glove (1960), and made history when he hit (61) home runs during the historic 1961 season. A rare and desirable relic as relates to one of the more notable players on one of the most prominent teams of All-Time. Includes LOA from John Taube and letter of provenance regarding the history of the helmet: VG-EX