Jerry Quickel, a former sporting goods salesman from Olathe, Kansas, has amassed a collection of over 500 college football helmets, transforming his basement into a haven for football lovers.

Eriq St. Louis of Bay Shore and Brennan Kurtz of Ward Melville pose with the Riddell Axiom helmet during a fitting for Long Island's senior football football All-Stars on Monday. Credit ...

Football is back, and with all the hard hits and tough tackles come renewed concerns about safety. Every NFL player is required to wear a helmet, but the helmets of today are a far cry from the ...