Invention of the Football Helmet By Conner Holt Aug 1, 1896 First Helmet Invented Later in 1896 Lafayette College halfback George Barclay... Jul 12, 1940 Invention of the first Chin Strap Invention of the first chin strap Aug 12, 1950 Added Facemask Single Face Bar added to Helmets Oct 13, 1970 Air Bladders added to Helmets Air Bladders Soften Impact Aug 25, 1986 First Polycarbonate Helmet First Polycarbonate Helmet
