<P> In 1905 , Mogridge created the first crude protective head gear and was granted patent No. 780899 for a `` head protector . '' This first attempt at a batting helmet was said to look like an `` inflatable boxing glove that wrapped around the hitters head . '' Roger Bresnahan , Hall of Fame catcher who was injured after being struck in the head with a pitch , developed a leather - batting helmet in 1908 which he began using . The helmets were not so much helmets as they were protective earmuffs . They did not protect the actual head of the batter but rather protected the ear and temple region . </P>
<P> In 1905 , Mogridge created the first crude protective head gear and was granted patent No. 780899 for a `` head protector . '' This first attempt at a batting helmet was said to look like an `` inflatable boxing glove that wrapped around the hitters head . '' Roger Bresnahan , Hall of Fame catcher who was injured after being struck in the head with a pitch , developed a leather - batting helmet in 1908 which he began using . The helmets were not so much helmets as they were protective earmuffs . They did not protect the actual head of the batter but rather protected the ear and temple region . </P>
when did they start wearing helmets in baseball
when did they start wearing helmets in baseball
1908
1908