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It is for Gene Upshaw, a former player and president of the NFLPA. He is credited with doing a great deal for NFL players. He died earlier this year.

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What does GU stand for on football helmets?

Gene Upshaw


What is GU on football helmets?

The GU stands for Gene Upshaw's initials. Gene Upshaw was the Exectutive director of the NFL players association. Gene died August 20 2008.


In football what does the GU on the helments?

It stands for Gene Upshaw if you are talking about the GU on the NFL player's helmets. He just died in 2008 and was the president of the player's committee. He also used to play for the Oakland Raiders


What is GU at the Pats game?

The GU sticker on the helmets acknowledges the passing of Gene Upshaw, a former NFL player and head of the Players Union.


Why do college football players have stickers on their helmets and what is the significance of these stickers?

College football players have stickers on their helmets to represent individual achievements or team accomplishments. These stickers serve as a form of recognition and motivation for players to perform well on the field. The significance of these stickers lies in the pride and camaraderie they foster among teammates, as well as the visual representation of a player's contributions to the team.


Are football helmets safe?

no


Decals on football helmets?

I'm not quite sure what this question means. Football helmets normally do have decals and it is ok for them to have decals.


What were the first pads in football?

I have read in a book that the first football pads were leather helmets and that was it. No other pads but leather helmets.


What were 1920 helmets made of?

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Are American football players poofs coz of the helmets?

the helmets protect them a lot


What teams have decals on helmets?

Lots of sports teams but manly football helmets.


How do football helmets help?

Helmets are designed to protect an football players head from a collision on the football field. With concussions be a main focus in American Football...helmets are evolving to help you remain as safe as possible when playing. Football is a contact sport and no equipment will totally protect you from injury or death. Call XO Sports....www.xosport.com to learn more about helmets.