When was the first time a football helmet was used in College Football? (Factoid 518)
Date:
6/15/15
An early football helmet.
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In 1893 in the Army-Navy game. Midshipman Joseph M. Reeves wore a crude leather helmet. A local shoemaker/blacksmith made it. Reeves wore it after being warned by doctors that he risked death if he continued to play football after suffering a kick to the head in an earlier game.
The game was played in Annapolis, Maryland. Navy won the game 6-4.
NCAA Army Black Knights Tailgate Toss Game
US Naval Academy Official Game Ball
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