History of football pads
The very first shoulder pads
- In 1877, L.P. Smock designed the first shoulder pads
- The first pads were made out of leather and wool. They weren’t heavy but the didn’t provide much protection
Present day Shoulder Pads
1800 Shoulder Pads
1930 Shoulder Pads
- In the 1980’s pads were made of plastic and synthetic materials were made that make the padding lighter an stronger
- Now there are different shoulder pads-made for specific player’s positions