Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Source for Vintage Sports Equipment
Past Time Sports has been dedicated to preserving the legacy of classic sports equipment since 1996. Specializing in meticulously crafted replicas of antique leather football helmets, vintage baseball gloves, and rare basketballs, we provide historically accurate sports memorabilia for collectors, museums, and film productions. Our products are handmade from premium aged leathers, offering both functional and decorative pieces that celebrate the evolution of American sports. With decades of expertise, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to ensure authenticity and durability. Our inventory includes full-size and mini helmets, throwback plastic models, and personalized awards for corporate clients and sports enthusiasts.As a trusted supplier for Hollywood films like Leatherheads and 12 Mighty Orphans, we maintain rigorous quality standards through hand-stitched construction and specialized tanning processes. Our team's deep knowledge of sports history ensures accurate representations of gear from the early 1900s through mid-century eras. We offer direct customer support via phone and email, with fast shipping options for in-stock items nationwide. Our commitment to educational outreach includes detailed historical narratives about football helmet evolution and early sports equipment development. Whether for tailgating, museum displays, or personal collections, we deliver premium sports heritage products with exceptional attention to detail.
Services
Antique Football Helmets
Vintage Baseball Gloves
Laced Leather Basketballs
Movie Production Equipment
Custom Awards
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of expertise in authentic sports memorabilia reproduction
- Our products use premium saddle-quality leathers with antique patina finishes
- We supply Hollywood films and major sports museums with historical equipment
- We maintain original manufacturing techniques for authentic vintage construction
- We provide customization options for awards and corporate gifts
Services
Antique Football Helmets
Our antique leather football helmets replicate early 20th-century designs with precise historical accuracy. Using traditional construction methods and premium aged leather, these helmets preserve the authentic look of early football equipment while maintaining modern safety standards. Each piece undergoes meticulous hand-stitching and specialized tanning to achieve period-accurate finishes.
Vintage Baseball Gloves
Handcrafted baseball gloves recreate 1920-1930s designs using premium leather with antique patina finishes. These gloves combine traditional lacing patterns with modern durability enhancements, offering both functional playability and collectible value. Each piece features period-accurate webbing designs and leather conditioning for authentic break-in characteristics.
Laced Leather Basketballs
Our laced leather basketballs replicate early 1900s designs with accurate stitching patterns and material composition. These balls maintain traditional construction methods while incorporating modern rubber cores for improved bounce performance. Each ball features hand-laced closures and aged leather finishes for authentic vintage appearance.
Movie Production Equipment
We supply historically accurate sports equipment for film and television productions. Our inventory includes period-specific football helmets, baseball gloves, and basketballs used in major motion pictures like Leatherheads and 12 Mighty Orphans. Each prop undergoes rigorous historical verification to ensure era-appropriate accuracy for set design.
Custom Awards
Custom award services transform our vintage sports equipment into unique recognition pieces. Options include personalized engraving, team-specific color schemes, and commemorative detailing for corporate events, sports banquets, and institutional awards. Each custom piece maintains our standard of handcrafted quality while incorporating client-specific design elements.
Questions
Do you offer customization options for sports equipment?
Yes, we provide personalized engraving and team-specific customization for helmets, balls, and awards.
Are your products functional or decorative?
Our equipment combines authentic design with modern materials for both display and light practical use.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock items ship within 3-5 business days via UPS or Priority Mail.
Can you create replica equipment for specific historical periods?
We specialize in 1900-1970s sports gear and can recreate specific era designs upon request.
Do you work with museums and historical institutions?
Yes, we supply authentic replicas to sports museums and historical collections nationwide.
What materials do you use in construction?
We use premium saddle-grade leathers with specialized tanning for period-accurate patinas and durability.
