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The First Version
The first football helmet was a flexible cap that was made out of soft leather and little padding. -
Getting an Upgrade
The second football helmet put on the field was a better version with more padding and protection. -
A Little Change
The next helmet was a hard leather helmet with more padding and protection. A chin-strap was added to reduce impact shock. -
Something Fresh
The first plastic helmet was introduced in 1939, which revolutionized the helmet to be more modern. -
A Big Flop
The NFL went back to the hard leather helmets and improved them due to the plastic helmets cracking easily and falling apart. -
They're Back!
The plastic helmet was rebuilt and improved and put back on the field. -
The More, The Better
In the early 1960s, the improved plastic football helmet was worn by every player. -
The Final One
In the late 1960s, the last one-barred helmets were used by kickers and punters. -
Better Face Protection
In the 1970s and 80s, complex face masks were put on plastic helmets, which added face protection. -
Banned For LIFE
IN 2004, the NFL officially banned single-barred helmets. However, The helmets were brought back on the field due to kickers wanting them, because what they lacked in safety, it made up for it in visibility. -
Finale Time
IN 2007, the last single-barred helmet was officially used. -
Today's Football Helmet
This is the football helmet used today, The modern and most high-tech helmet yet, and we're gonna make it better.
