1941 – The New York Giants become the first team to wear protective headgear as they used plastic helmets in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh wins the doubleheader, 5 – 4 and 4 – 3. In the nightcap, the Pirates’ Rip Sewell sets a National League record by totaling 11 assists for a pitcher.
On June 6 1941 — 1941 – The New York Giants become the first team to wear protective headgear as they used plastic helmets in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh wins the doubleheader, 5 – 4 and 4 – 3. In the nightcap, the Pirates’ Rip Sewell sets a National League record by totaling 11 assists for a pitcher.
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