Iowa State University‎ "ISU" Football Helmet Pin, VTG, 1990s

Iowa State University ISU Football Helmet Pin, VTG, 1990s  ISU helmet with black (or sometimes white) and gold/yellow colors in 1990 was the Iowa State Cyclones football team.   The specific helmet used during this era was a yellow (gold) helmet with the Cyclones script logo on the side and a black or white facemask. This design was used for several seasons from the late 1980s into the early 1990s.   In 2022, the Iowa State Cyclones still use gold and cardinal (red) as their primary colors, and while they have utilized various helmet designs over the years, their helmets are typically cardinal or white, with gold and black accents featuring the current ISU or Cyclones script logos. The specific black and gold script helmet from 1990 is an iconic part of their history and has occasionally been referenced or used in throwback designs.