Notre Dame's gold helmets may be the ultimate symbol of college football. And the Fighting Irish take them seriously: The helmets get a fresh coach of paint each week during the season. And, yes, it's true. The paint actually does contain gold flakes.
No. 5: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
By Tim Hyland, About.com Guide
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