Evolution Of a Football Helmet

By Keltyow
  • The first Football Helmet

    The first Football Helmet
    The first football helmet was just a leather cap. The helmet had no padding and no support. There was a little harness on the helmet.
  • YMCA helmet

    YMCA helmet
    The next part of the helmet was soft leather. There was not much change. The helmet was not used in the Nfl
  • Used by NFl Duluth Teams

    Used by NFl Duluth Teams
    The helmet was being used by pro teams. Still just a soft leather with a strap. Smaller than the other.
  • Used by Chicago Bears

    Used by Chicago Bears
    This was made of hard leather. Used in the early 30s. Used by the bears
  • Helmet Used By The Rams

    Helmet Used By The Rams
    This helmet was made of hard leather. The helmet had the first graphics.
  • Helmet used by Lions

    Helmet used by Lions
    This helmet was the first made out of plastic. The helmet had a bar going across the front of the helmet to protect the player's faces.
  • Cardinals Helmet

    Cardinals Helmet
    The helmet was plastic. It had a cage in the front of the face for more protection. The cage hung down very low.
  • Helmet used by the Vikings

    Helmet used by the Vikings
    The helmet had the cage like the other helmet. The cage did not hang down as low. The helmet had less plastic pieces.
  • Helmet with foam inside

    Helmet with foam inside
    These helmets were made to help prevent concussions. The foam on the inside helped with the impact for the hits.
  • New custom Helmets

    New custom Helmets
    The new helmets have custom logos. They have the foam for protection and they also are built for players to help with concussions