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The first leather helmets
The early helmets made were made of soft leather and didn't really protect the head. -
The First Football Helmet
This was the first soft leather helmet made. -
2nd Helmet
They added more padding to the helmet and they added the strap harness to reduce impact energy. -
3rd helmet
They added more and harder leather to the helmet and they also added a facemask to protect the face. -
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Made plastic football helmets
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First plastic helmet
They made the first plastic helmet and they added internal padding to protect the head more. They also added the single bar facemask. -
First radio helmet
The Cleveland Browns were the first team to wear these radio helmets. -
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Better protective helmets
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Energy absorbing helmet
They made energy absorbing helmets to reduce head injuries. Riddell added air bladders to soften impact. -
Visors
They created visors to put on helmets to protect your face and eyes more. -
First polycarbonate helmet
They created the polycarbonate helmet to make it lighter and more durable than the plastic helmets. -
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Safer helmets
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Schutt Ion 4D
The helmet focuses on safety, but is considered stylish. The padding made of thermoplastic urethane keeps players cool by circulating air. -
Riddell Revoultion
The new helmet is safer, more comfortable, and immediately promoted by pro athletes.
