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The Leather Helmet
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The Plastic Helmet
The football helmet was upgraded to plastic and had a bar placed across the front. www.nfl.com -
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The First Superbowl
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The Energy Absorbing Helmet
In 1971, Riddell came out with a helmet with air bladders (air pads) to soften impact.
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The Molded Polycarbonate Shell
In the 1980's, Riddell came up with a shell made of a new plastic material called polycarbonate. This made it possible for playors to where protective visors www.nfl.com -
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The Riddell Speedflex
With its molded flexable shell, the Riddell Speedflex has a U-shaped cut out on the front of the helmet where most impact happens. The U-shaped cut out bends inward to reduce impact.