Evolution Of Football Uniforms And Equipment | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Football uniforms and equipment have changed a great deal during the 20th century. The helmets and nose guards of these players at Laurens High School in 1909 were made of leather.

Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

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