Evolution of Football Pads

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Uploaded by on Apr 16, 2011

This 1991 segment from an ABC World League of American Football telecast (narrated by Chris Schenkel) traces the development of the shoulder and rib pads in football.

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  • They would have a black guy getting hit with a bat...

  • Padding in the future will probably be integrated into the jersey itself. Maybe they would use a type of foam that allows good airflow.

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  • no need for pads I play rugby :)

  • Go Pittsburgh Steelers!! Black and Yellow!

  • WE HAD THE FUCKING 1970 SHOULDERPADS IN OUR PEEWEE FK DAT

  • @91gt306 Ah no! Im so sorry I meant to say ARENT* ffs I play football ha!

  • @kratoslevit Lol saying that over youtube doesnt, doesnt really make you or anyone a tough guy imo.

  • @91gt306 Fair enough. Dont worry thogh, anyone with half a brain or knowledge of the game knows football players are pussys.

  • @kratoslevit I actually really like paul daley, he is one of my fav. I was just in a pissy rant for being called pussy because im american. i know there are some badass brits in ufc.

  • now the pads we have are so much better than the ones then

  • @91gt306 Mike Bisping, Dan Hardy, Terry Etim, Paul Daley and John Hathaway to name just a few.

    Dominate the UFC? Na not really :/ But their still decent! :)

  • lmao a flat top

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