Neuroscience
Batting Helmet is Safer, but Players Hate the Look
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
The New York Times
Published: August 13, 2009
"Some major league players don’t want to sacrifice comfort and style for the added protection of Rawlings’ new helmet."
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[Note: The helmet is called the Rawlings S100 and the company's website has promotional material about it's features.}
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Neuroscience
Sports Safety and Traumatic Brain Injury: S100 Batting Helmet
Batting Helmet is Safer, but Players Hate the Look
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
The New York Times
Published: August 13, 2009
"Some major league players don’t want to sacrifice comfort and style for the added protection of Rawlings’ new helmet."
Read article
[Note: The helmet is called the Rawlings S100 and the company's website has promotional material about it's features.}
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- Just A Ding? Good Overview Of Concussion Issues In The Nfl
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As I watched the Giants play football yesterday, I rooted for my favorite players, the offensive line, to have a great game. I also worried about their future, as those players are often susceptible to debilitating brain injuries after retirement. That's...
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Leaders change the world in ways that are transformative, inclusive and long lasting. Leaders know that creating change through excellent public leadership is essential. The prestigious Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows program honors the legacy...