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People have used advances in science and math to make sports safer for athletes. Science, technology, engineering, and math are known as STEM —and STEM has a big impact on every sport that’s played.
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An air bladder inside a helmet softens the impact of a hit on the head.
by Kid Scoop Student Reporter, Murphy Roberts
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The rst football helmets were made of cotton.
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A radio in the helmet helps a coach communicate with players in the locker room.
The first helmets were merely soft leather coverings that were meant primarily to protect the ears. 1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
In 1939, the John T. Riddell Company of Chicago introduced the first all-plastic football helmet.
Soft leather head coverings became hard leather helmets. Chin straps and decorations were added. Helmets became mandatory for NFL players.
A single face bar was added to plastic helmets. In 1956, a radio helmet was introduced which allowed coaches to communicate with players on the field.
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Today, the NFL requires visors to be transparent.
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The rst football head coverings were designed to simply protect a player’s ears.
Helmets and double bar face masks were introduced. All players in the NFL wore face masks. 1960s
Riddell introduced a helmet with an air bladder inside the helmet to absorb energy and soften the impact of a hit on the head. 1970s
First polycarbonate helmets and protective visors were added. In 1998, the NFL required visors to be transparent. 1980s - 1990s
With improved face masks, cushioning against impact, and chin straps, helmets are now designed to reduce concussions. TODAY
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