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In Canada, in the 1920s, we played a game called Rugby Football. I was surprised to find out that very little gear was worn, especially on the head. I've played Rugby. It hurts!

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In the 1920s, in America, they played a game called football. Dog eared helmets were
all the rage.

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By the 1930s, both sides of the border wore equipment.

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So if I was to draw a football player what era would you say it looked like?

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