You’re probably right. A lot of the players/ students were vets. and they were glad to have survived a World War. So a smack on the head was no big deal.
Some studies say the concussions were way less in those days because the big padded helmets are so much harder on the outside, and used as a weapon, and that’s what delivers the dreaded blow to the brain.
Anyway.
What I would fear is taking that leather helmet to the unguarded face. No crossbar at all. Ouch.
And the ref, after the game, jumped right into his second job, driving a taxi, without having to change hats.
7 and 11–they make me insane, but of course I love them beyond measure. (Though did I mention they make me insane?) Happy belated Mother’s Day to you, Sandra 🙂
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Clever title for the pic. You are so clever! Check out the uniforms. No face guards, not much in the padding department.
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Right? What about concussions in those days? I guess since it was 1947, they were just happy to be out of Europe…
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You’re probably right. A lot of the players/ students were vets. and they were glad to have survived a World War. So a smack on the head was no big deal.
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Some studies say the concussions were way less in those days because the big padded helmets are so much harder on the outside, and used as a weapon, and that’s what delivers the dreaded blow to the brain.
Anyway.
What I would fear is taking that leather helmet to the unguarded face. No crossbar at all. Ouch.
And the ref, after the game, jumped right into his second job, driving a taxi, without having to change hats.
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Yes, good call on that one.
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Come ON, boys! Wrap and tackle! They’re going to be hitting the training sled extra hard next week.
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why I’m so glad to have girls
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That does make sense.
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Hi five on that Liz!
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*virtual hi-five* How old are yours?
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I’ve got only one little darling. She just turned 3. How ’bout you?
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7 and 11–they make me insane, but of course I love them beyond measure. (Though did I mention they make me insane?) Happy belated Mother’s Day to you, Sandra 🙂
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Happy belated Mother’s Day to you too Liz! And one more virtual hi-5 for insanity!
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Ticket sales looked a little weak.
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Ain’t that the truth?
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