Does anyone remember the name of the old 49ers player that had the double helmet? I cant find a...

Does anyone remember the name of the old 49ers player that had the double helmet? I cant find a picture of him anywhere, but i just remember seeing him our there and always thinking his helmet looked really funny. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Something Hanks

Merlin Hanks? I think we are talking bout the same guy who had the very long neck… lol

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by Matt_Grbac on Feb 9, 2010 10:41 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Merton Hanks

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Feb 9, 2010 10:43 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

i just wanted to know about the helmet in particular

i have never seen another one like it on any other player

Warriors come out and play

by jrcnc on Feb 9, 2010 10:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Or try thia

http://books.google.com/books?id=OWYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78&dq=steve+wallace+49ers+double+helmet&output=html_text&cd=1

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Feb 9, 2010 10:58 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Steve Wallace

He garnered Pro Bowl honors in 1992. Throughout his career, Wallace endured many concussions, and was known for wearing a styrofoam helmet atop his normal helmet to reduce the impact.

From Wiki

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Feb 9, 2010 11:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs