For years, the NFL refrained from making any rules about hair. But in 2003, it enacted the “Ricky Rule,” which deemed hair part of an athlete's uniform.
Are NFL players allowed to have long hair? No. It's an unnecessary and ridiculous rule. It's legal to tackle a player using their hair if it's hanging out of the back of their helmet, and any player with long hair should know that. Read More...
In 2004, the NFL formally banned single bar helmets, but some players were grandfathered in. This exception was made exclusively for kickers, who like the single bar because what it lacked in safety, it made up for in visibility.
When did the NFL start using hard helmets? In the mid-1940s, leather helmets were required in the NFL. It wasn't until 1949 that the NFL officially adopted the plastic helmet, ending the leather helmet era. Read More...
The 21 footballers to have played with Ronaldo and Messi
Gabriel Heinze. Getty Images. The now-retired defender played with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United from 2004 to 2007. ... Gerard Pique. Getty Images. ... Fernando Gago. Getty Images. ... Carlos Tevez. Getty Images. ... Nelson Semedo. Getty Images. ... Deco. Getty Images. Who has played with both Ronaldos? The 21 players to play alongside both Messi & Ronaldo – & what they said Read More...
