Message #1130400

[RL04]

It is hard to imagine, but before the Conigliaro beaning, I  don't think there was a requirement to wear a batting helmet. 

Players started to wear helmets in the 40s.

It became required in the late 50s.

Well before Tony C's injury.

Edit:   I just Googled.  A couple of sites say helmets not required until 1971.