Vols Memorabilia/"I will give my all.." sign

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#52
i want a used game helmet. i figured the football program buys new helmets each year and wondered what they did with the old ones. Does anyone know if they sell them or if they auction them off for charity? if you have any clue let me know, thanks.
 
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weezy potter said:
i want a used game helmet. i figured the football program buys new helmets each year and wondered what they did with the old ones. Does anyone know if they sell them or if they auction them off for charity? if you have any clue let me know, thanks.
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Most schools that don't sell them will send them off to be reconditioned by the manufacturers. This means that thousands of helmets arrive there in beautiful condition, only to see the facemasks and clips removed, the decals peeled off, and the paint blasted away. If padding needs fixed, that's done as well (but they are all disinfected). Scratches and gouges are filled (if they can be), the helmets are primed and repainted. If the shell is too damaged or the padding can't be redone, it's rejected and cast aside.

So it's entirely possible that a year's worth of a team's helmets end up in 100 different high schools the next year.

I do have a UT game helmet; I believe it was from the legendary Derrick Tinsley. It came from a collector who actively cuts off somewhere in that chain before the helmets are reconditioned.
 
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Ohio Vol said:
Most schools that don't sell them will send them off to be reconditioned by the manufacturers. This means that thousands of helmets arrive there in beautiful condition, only to see the facemasks and clips removed, the decals peeled off, and the paint blasted away. If padding needs fixed, that's done as well (but they are all disinfected). Scratches and gouges are filled (if they can be), the helmets are primed and repainted. If the shell is too damaged or the padding can't be redone, it's rejected and cast aside.

So it's entirely possible that a year's worth of a team's helmets end up in 100 different high schools the next year.

I do have a UT game helmet; I believe it was from the legendary Derrick Tinsley. It came from a collector who actively cuts off somewhere in that chain before the helmets are reconditioned.
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thanks for the info. doesn't sound likely i'll be able to get a hold of one, but i'll keep trying anyways.
 
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Oskie said:
Does anybody know of a place where I can get a replica of the Vols locker room sign, "I will give my all for Tennessee today? So far google has not proven up to the task. I wouldn't mind having it for a car decal either. Figure it would be something a little different.
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If you're ever in Cookeville they might still have them at Sports 1 (931) 526-9071. I bought one for my son last christmas and he loved it.
 
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I got one from the guy in this thread.....allen hammond.....and the quality is incredible. I would strongly encourage anybody wanting one to go through him. It is worth the money.
 
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yeah i have one that is made out of wood, and i swear i think my dad got it for me years ago at cracker barrel
 
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Ohio Vol said:
I'm going to start making some of my UT jerseys available for sale (probably about 25-30 of them).

There are a couple of replicas that will be up as well as a bunch of gamers; the gamers will be $100 apiece plus $10 shipping. Replicas will be $40 plus $10 shipping.

I'll have a complete list up for sale tonight. Most of the players fall into the time frame of around 1992-98, although there are a few on either side of that. And yes, there are some star players in there.
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i would be intrested in a heath shuler, we need a buy/sale/trade forum for vols memobillia. i have 3 sets of the vols all time greats football cards i posted about a year ago looking for. i might part with 1 set as well.
 
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#62
Hello nation.

Im an avid reader of the forum and wanted to give some quick feedback:

I recently purchased one of the "Give My All" signs from Allen Hammond. The quality is absolutely fantastic! Looks incredible hanging above my door. I've been looking for one of these signs for a while now....glad I came across this thread.

I highly recommend buying one from Allen. He was a pleasure to deal with and the sign looks amazing!
 
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Helmet22 said:
Hello nation.

Im an avid reader of the forum and wanted to give some quick feedback:

I recently purchased one of the "Give My All" signs from Allen Hammond. The quality is absolutely fantastic! Looks incredible hanging above my door. I've been looking for one of these signs for a while now....glad I came across this thread.

I highly recommend buying one from Allen. He was a pleasure to deal with and the sign looks amazing!
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i agree, i bought three from the guy.
 
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#64
What is Allen Hammond's user name and how much is the sign. You guys happen to have a pic of it?
 
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Helmet22 said:
Hello nation.

Im an avid reader of the forum and wanted to give some quick feedback:

I recently purchased one of the "Give My All" signs from Allen Hammond. The quality is absolutely fantastic! Looks incredible hanging above my door. I've been looking for one of these signs for a while now....glad I came across this thread.

I highly recommend buying one from Allen. He was a pleasure to deal with and the sign looks amazing!
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I too have been looking for one of these signs going on several years. Can you please give us a little more info on how we can find Allen and purchase one of these signs?
 
#69
#69
This thread is epic. No one has noted how much it would cost at Kinkos in terms of cost.

Also looking at doing it in MDF to be more sturdy... hmmm...
 
#70
#70
i have two extra of these signs i got from allen hammond. if anyone is around knoxville i'll sell them for what i paid ($60/each).

they're solid wood and sturdy. bought two extra for a couple business associates that i never had the opportunity to meet up with.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
OK, OK. . . .Here's my technique.

I designed the sign on MS Publisher. The font is actually Times New Roman, bold and italicised, adjusted in size and spacing to match the "real deal." Without dimensions of the sign in Neyland, I estimated using pictures that included football players' hands in close proximity. Background color is Pantone Orange 151.

I then had the text box sign printed on gloss sign material at Kinkos and mounted on foam core. Here's where it gets a little tricky: I hand trimmed the sides and top using an Exacto blade, which sounds harder than it really was. You can scetch the shape using a felt-tipped pen, then trim just inside, making use of a straight-edged ruler or T-square for the long pass at the top.

I mounted it with little circular "eye" tabs and tiny nails, resting the bottom on my door frame for stability. Finally, two parts ice, one part Jack Daniels for the introductory smack on the way downstairs, and prepare for some "oooohing" and "aaahing" when your friends first witness your creation.

Here's the finished product, as well as the one at Neyland. If you like it, I might be convinced to shoot you my Publisher file. . . .
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How much would it take for you to make me one?
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#72
#72
Please post any files you can for this...my wife wants to get me this sign to put at the bottom of our stairs, but no one offers one for sale that we can find

Maybe you should try to get these mass-produced and get the VolMall to stock them...great alternate income stream!!
 
#74
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I am looking for at least 2 other people to go in with me for one of the signs from Allen Hammond, he needs to make and sell at least 3. It's a must have for my manroom!
 
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kiddiedoc said:
OK, OK. . . .Here's my technique.

I designed the sign on MS Publisher. The font is actually Times New Roman, bold and italicised, adjusted in size and spacing to match the "real deal." Without dimensions of the sign in Neyland, I estimated using pictures that included football players' hands in close proximity. Background color is Pantone Orange 151.

I then had the text box sign printed on gloss sign material at Kinkos and mounted on foam core. Here's where it gets a little tricky: I hand trimmed the sides and top using an Exacto blade, which sounds harder than it really was. You can scetch the shape using a felt-tipped pen, then trim just inside, making use of a straight-edged ruler or T-square for the long pass at the top.

I mounted it with little circular "eye" tabs and tiny nails, resting the bottom on my door frame for stability. Finally, two parts ice, one part Jack Daniels for the introductory smack on the way downstairs, and prepare for some "oooohing" and "aaahing" when your friends first witness your creation.

Here's the finished product, as well as the one at Neyland. If you like it, I might be convinced to shoot you my Publisher file. . . .
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This looks awesome! Nice Job!
 
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