This site is devoted to the history of the Southwest Conference and the great football helmet designs that came from the nine teams in over 70 years of history. This list is as complete as possible, but in the case of the "leather helmet era"and helmets before 1960, there may be some missing data and/or discrepancies. In many cases, I have tried, whenever possible, to include a photo of a helmet that I've been unable to "nail down" the exact dates worn. In some cases, a photo of the helmet could not be found, and in such cases, I have designated it with "Photo Unavailable."

Please use the above links to navigate through the site. TEAMS will take you to the page to select from the nine SWC schools. TEXAS A&M MUSEUM is the page dedicated to the mini helmet display that I created for Texas A&M in 2003 at the Texas A&M Sports Hall-of-Fame Museum, located in "The Zone" at Kyle Field on the A&M campus. RESOURCES is devoted to history, records, and other photos of the SWC. LINKS are school links, collectible helmet sites and dealers, and more!

The website has been revamped and redesigned, featuring new material and a streamlined look. Note that in many cases, the brands of helmet shells are now included in the Comments section. Please also take a look at the special memorial section within the 1939 Texas A&M page, which is dedicated to my first cousin, Howard Shelton, who was a member of that team and recently passed away.

Updates: Rice page, Resources page

Comments? Questions about anything on this website or the SWC?

Interesting in joining the SWC Helmet History Club?

E-mail me at swchelmets@sbcglobal.net

Site created and maintained by Jay Shelton