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First ball
The first ball used was round and resembled a soccer ball. It was awkward to pass and proved to be a problem. -
Improvements to the ball
Little was changed to the ball. It went from watermelon shaped to the shape we had today. It was larger than today’s ball and was still a problem to players. -
Helmets
Soft Leather Helmets are introduced -
Helmets
Hard Leather helmets made for better protection -
Size change
The ball was downsized but was still too long. -
Padding
Internal padding added to helmets for extra protection -
Radios
The Cleveland Brown’s are the first team to add radios inside the players helmets to help communicate plays with the coaches. -
Face Mask
Face masks added to the front of helmets to improve protection involving the players face. -
Polycarbonate materials
Polycarbonate materials are used in helmets to improve protection and prevent conchssions -
Improvents to the leather
A pebble like pattern was added into the leather to improve grip and make it easier to catch. -
Replays
Instant replays are added so viewers have a better understanding of what happened in particular plays. -
Television
First ever HD televised game -
Instant Replays
Instant replays are improved so fans and viewers arent confused and don’t miss out on the next play because replay takes too long. -
Field
Field turf added to help improve performance -
Smart Helmets
Smart helmets were imolented to further prevent concussions. It uses new sensors and magnetic to reduce the risk of brain and head injury.
