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Gavin Hutchinson

Ashton Baker

Skyler Hernandez

Evolution of the Football Helmet

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1920

The first use of headgear dates back to 1869, when there was only straps protecting the ears.

James Naismith made the first helmet.

1920

1930

Helmets were widely used during the 1920's. These helmets consisted of leather, and some padding on the inside but provided little protection.

1930

1940

It wasn't until 1939 when the first plastic helmet became available, but it wasn't widely used.

1940

1950

By the 1950's Riddell company of Chicago manufactured a plastic helmet, believing it was safer than the leather options. The plastic frame was able to hold its shape in collisions, and it included more cushion for safety.

1950

1960

Through the 1960's and 1970's Riddell continued to innovate and improve the football helmets protection and design.

1960

1970

The big epidemic of large face mask!

1980

By the 1980's Riddell had become an icon with its classic helmet silhouette, with its circular ear hole, clean face mask lines, and rounded dome.

1980

1990

Small improvements were made from the 1980's to the 1990's.

1990

2000

In 2002, in response to the study of brain injuries, Riddell designed a new helmet called "Revolution".

2000

2010

The Revolution was the first significant model in 25 years, and as 2010 Riddell has sold 750,000 helmets

2010

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Today. NFL athletes are allowed to chose their own helmets for any particular reason. Some of the most widely used helmets are the Riddell Speed Flex, Vicis Zero1, Rawlings Impulse+, Schutt Vengeance Z10, and the Xenith Shadow.

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