Helmets

First Helmet Ever Made

Dec 2, 1893

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The origin of the football helmet dates more than a hundred years ago back to the Army Navy game in 1893.

First Facemask on a Helmet

Nov 30, 1935

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Vern McMillan created first modern facemask in 1935.

First Plastic Helmet

Nov 30, 1939

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John T. Riddell Company in Chicago invented a new helmet made out of plastic.

First Logo on a Helmet

Nov 30, 1948

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The creation of the first logo on a football helmet took place in 1948 by Fred Gehrke,

First Radio in Football Helmet

Oct 17, 1956

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John Campbell and George Sarles came up with the idea of putting a radio transmitter in the back of a quarterback's helmet.

Helmet with four point chin straps

Jan 1, 1976

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Because of concern for safety, four point chin straps were required in college ball.

Rigid plastic helmets and face masks

Apr 6, 1980

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Space age rigid Polycarbonate alloy plastic helmets and vinyl coated steel alloy face masks were the norm in the 1980's and 1990's.

2002 Riddell Revolution

Nov 30, 2002

In 2002 Riddell created the “Revolution,” the first major development in the field in 25 years

Schutt Ion 4D

Nov 25, 2007

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The padding made of Thermoplastic Urethane keeps air circulating to keep the temperature cool.

Riddell 360

Jul 15, 2013

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The Game Changer The Riddell 360 Football Helmet. The Latest Evolution of Riddell Helmet Technology.