Youth football helmets

The Evolution of The Football Helmet Andrew Burns Liberty

By burnsypop

  • The Leather Helmet

    The Leather Helmet
    (www.nfl.com) One problem is that this helmet didnt provide enough protection for players

  • In the beggining...

    In the beggining...
    Professional football was born (www.history.com)

  • The Hard Leather Helmet

    The Hard Leather Helmet
    (Plastic Helmet)
    www.nfl.com

  • The Plastic Helmet

    The Plastic Helmet
    The football helmet was upgraded to plastic and had a bar placed across the front. www.nfl.com

  • The Double Bar Facemask

    The Double Bar Facemask
    This was a new idea to keep the face covered more. www.nfl.com

  • The First Superbowl

    The First Superbowl
    (www.history.com) Helmets are very important in all football games. Be safe! www.nfl.com

  • The Energy Absorbing Helmet

    The Energy Absorbing Helmet
    In 1971, Riddell came out with a helmet with air bladders (air pads) to soften impact.
    (www.nfl.com)

  • The Molded Polycarbonate Shell

    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

  • The Revolution Herlmet

    The Revolution Herlmet
    This Helmet was created to reduce concussions www.nfl.com

  • The Riddell Speedflex

    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.