1. Evolution of Football Helmets Jacob Booth, Matt Heersche, and Julie Smitheran

2. Origin of First Helmet First helmet worn in 1893 in Army-Navy game Developed by shoemaker Helmets not mandatory until the 1940’s

3. Timeline Early 1900’s –Made entirely of leather straps 1920’s -Harness helmet 1937 Leather was replaced by fiber crown

4. Timeline 1940’s –Plastic helmet –John T. Riddell company 1950’s -Face masks and nose guards emerged -Little change in helmet design

5. Timeline 1968 –Hydraulic helmet Sacks filled with alcohol for padding Modern helmet

6. Anatomy of Modern Day Helmet Padding for head, nose, and jaw NOSCAE seal Air system liner Chin strap Face mask

7. Modern Day Helmets

9. Rules and Regulations Helmets manufactured after January 1997 must not exceed 1200 on the severity index –When testing helmets must be impacted in the front as well as one other side (top, rear or side) Mouth protectors –1973 required at all times

10. Injuries Cerebral Concussion Second impact syndrome –Acute brain swelling, usually fatal Cervical spine injuries –Helmets do not directly protect the neck –Weight of helmet is key

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