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They started to wear pads because some football players started to get hurt so that's why the have to wear pads.

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In 1938, the Riddell Company designed the plastic football helmet. By 1950, almost every player was using them due to their increased comfort and safety.

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In 1910, the rules of football changed and shoulder pads were introduced. This was done in an effort to lessen the number of injuries and fatalities.

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Leather helmets were used from the 1900's through the 1940's. The first plastic helmets were in the 1950's-60's.

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