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James Naismith creates the first ever football helmet. It is used to protect people from getting cauliflower ear. Made up of flannel.
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The Canton Bulldogs started using a helmet with a soft leather fabric covering the whole head.
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The NFL starts using a helmet made of hard leather.
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Helmet is identical in materials and shape however the helmet starts to gain art.
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The material in the helmet changes to plastic and gains a face mask.
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Designs in the plastic helmets are added back to the helmet again. Face mask grows.
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Riddell, a football helmet producing industry, starts making modern day helmets. Helmets are made of hard plastic with cushion on the inside to help prevent concussions. Face masks are modified per position.
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Pro Cap is invented. Pro Cap ads extra protection to help minimize concussions.
