fun baseball fact.

Bob Montgomery of the Boston Red Sox was the last player to bat helmetless.  he played with the Red Sox from 1970-79. in 1971 batting helmets became mandatory, yet active players were allowed to bat without one using a grandfather clause.  Montgomery used a protective lining inside his cap to strengthen it.  his last game was September 9, 1979.

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