Swedish Ice Hockey champion, Sven Tumba invented the first hockey helmet, called the SPAPS-helmet
he had a brain anuerysm in college, so he had to wear the helmet. he doesn't need to wear it anymore, but he's used to it so he keeps wearing it.
Graham Yallop of Australia was the first to wear a protective helmet to a test match on 17 March, 1978, when playing against West Indies at Bridgetown. Source - Wikipedia
Everyone has to wear a helmet no matter what age! :)
any one under 21 MUST wear a helmet, but anyone over has to have insurance but doesn't have to wear a helmet
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It depends on your age. If you are 16 you have to wear a helmet. But if you want your head to get blown off that's on you. It is safe to wear a helmet for protection.
It is up to you, however the manufactures suggest you should wear a helmet.
It is never illegal to wear a helmet. But sometimes it's illegal not to wear one.
He was the first cricketer to wear a helmet in a full Test match
A helmet can become worn or damaged.Do not wear a helmet that has been in an accident, it might be cracked and not protect another time!