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Evolution of the Football Helmet

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  • 1920
    1 CE

    1920

  • Hard Leather Helmet

    Hard Leather Helmet

    • John T. Riddell company patented first plastic helmet
  • Hard Leather Helmets with Graphics

    Hard Leather Helmets with Graphics

    • Invention of first chin strap
    • NFL requires all players to wear helmets
  • Plastic Helmets with Internal Padding

    Plastic Helmets with Internal Padding

    • Single face bar was added to plastic helmets
    • First appearance of radio helmets
  • Plastic Helmets with Double Bar Facemasks

    Plastic Helmets with Double Bar Facemasks

    • Facemasks were worn by every NFL player
  • Energy Absorbing Helmets

    Energy Absorbing Helmets

    • Ridden adds air bladders inside helmets to soften impact
    • First appearance of full face mask
  • Molded Polycarbonate Shells

    Molded Polycarbonate Shells

    • First appearance of protective visors
  • Polycarbonate Helmet with Facemask Grill

    Polycarbonate Helmet with Facemask Grill

    • NFL requires face masks to be transparent
  • Revolution Helmet

    Revolution Helmet

    • Single bar helmet banned by NFL
    • Helmet created to reduce concussions
  • Present Day Helmets

    Present Day Helmets

    • Impact indicator chin straps launch, designed to identify head injury