Last NHL Player to Not Wear a Helmet
1979 was a significant year in the history of the NHL (National Hockey League). 1979 was the year that the wearing of helmets became mandatory. It was also the year that Craig MacTavish began his…
Author: Brian Tennant
How Should A Skate Helmet Fit?
A lot of people don’t seem to realize that an ill-fitting helmet can be just as dangerous as no helmet at all. Just because you have a helmet on your head doesn’t mean that you…
Lightest Motocross Helmet
When it comes to motocross helmets, weight matters! Riding with a hefty helmet for an extended period can cause poor posture and leave a crick in your neck by the end of the day. Worst…
Pine Tar on Baseball Helmets
As the sports news camera zooms in on your favorite baseball player, you notice that his helmet looks worse for wear. It’s absolutely coated in a thick varnish of muddy-looking pine tar. You’ve seen it…
When Did Baseball Players Start Wearing Helmets?
Baseball players began experimenting with helmets as early as 1905, but it would take decades of testing homemade makeshift helmets, and numerous injuries to players before Major League Baseball would finally introduce a rule mandating…
Can You Use a Bike Helmet for Skateboarding?
When considering whether a bike helmet can be used for skateboarding, it’s important to recognize that the injuries suffered from these two activities can vary widely. This leads to a crucial distinction between the safety…
