TheĀ PiratesĀ become the first team to wearĀ helmetsĀ in which the temples are protected. The headgear is worn both at the plate and in the field.

On September 15, 1952 — TheĀ PiratesĀ become the first team to wearĀ helmetsĀ in which the temples are protected. The headgear is worn both at the plate and in the field.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 15
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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