Bob Montgomery , Boston Red Sox 1979
Yes
Zdeno Chara
For a while he didn't have to, but then the NHL required the use of a helmet.
mo vaughn
Craig MacTavish.
Bob Shiek
Bob Montgomery , Boston Red Sox 1979
Craig MacTavish was the last "bare-headed" NHL player. He retired after the 1996-97 season and is currently the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
I have no idea who the last five players were, but the very last one was Craig MacTavish, who is the current head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. His last season was with the St. Louis Blues in 1996/97. When he retired at the end of that season he was the last player to not wear a helmet.
Willi Plett, Brad Smith, Guy Lafleur
In 1988/1989 season, Ron Dugay was still not wearing a helmet. I believe he was the last King player to do so. The next year Dugay played for the San Diego Gulls so if it was not him it would have to be after that season.
Craig Mactavish
Graeme Townshend
graham yallop of australia was the first player to wear helmet in a test match against west indies at bridgetown on 17 march 1978.
Yes
Zdeno Chara