the helmets protect them a lot
Football and aviation (pilot) helmets were constructed of leather.
Helmets are designed to protect an football players head from a collision on the football field. With concussions be a main focus in American Football...helmets are evolving to help you remain as safe as possible when playing. Football is a contact sport and no equipment will totally protect you from injury or death. Call XO Sports....www.xosport.com to learn more about helmets.
In the English term, "football" means soccer. But The American term football is played with the hands And helmets on!
Well in the begining there was no helmet then it evolved into leather caps then into plastc caps then facemasks then chinstraps
Revolution helmets, manufactured by Riddell, are worn whilst playing American Football. These helmets are worn for safety purposes and protect against major head injuries.
NFL players were first required to wear helmets in 1943. At the time, they were made of leather. They then went to being made of plastic and now are made of polycarbonate.
A lot of teams don't...
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Most football teams do not put the US Flag on their helmets. It is too likely to be damaged, scratched and dented, not a good sign of respect.
Companies that make football helmets include Riddell, Nokona, Schutt, Adams, and Nike.
depends on the helmet. Its just plastic on the outside, it is the shape that helps to dispense impact. Inside there can be a variety of materials. Foam and Styrofoam are in most of the low end helmets, while a lot of the pro helmets have an air cushion system. The "plastic" is polycarbonate.