Throwback Thursday: The leather football helmet

Throwback Thursday: The leather football helmet

Before the advent of plastic football helmets, many football players wore leather helmets.  It’s no coincidence that the earliest football helmet looked more like a padded aviator cap than the high-tech crash-tested helmet used by today’s players. The invention of the leather helmet most likely dates back to 1893, when Admiral Joseph Mason Reeve (the…

What’s happening this week in New York: The last week of Giants Training Camp

What’s happening this week in New York: The last week of Giants Training Camp

Training camp ends tomorrow!  Catch the Giants in action while you still can.  Practices are at 10:45 am both today and tomorrow.  They are free and open to the public. Fans wishing to attend practice sessions must register for complimentary tickets in advance. Fans may register for up to six (6) tickets per practice session. For tickets,…