Bill Belichick Makes College GameDay Debut with Vintage Navy Helmet

The Patriots coach, whose father served as an assistant coach for the Naval Academy, paid homage to analyst Lee Corso during the annual Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made his debut as a guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay, ahead of the annual Army-Navy game.
Belichick paid homage to College GameDay analyst Lee Corso by wearing a vintage 1962 Navy helmet, known as the 'Jolly Roger', during his appearance.
The helmet, which features a pirate's flag on the front and Chinese characters translating to 'Beat Army' on the sides, was used by Navy in the 1962 Army-Navy game.
Belichick's appearance on College GameDay was made possible as the Army-Navy game was held at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots.
The Patriots coach has strong ties to the Naval Academy, as his father served as an assistant coach for the Midshipmen from 1956 to 1989.