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Masks and Sports: The History of Personal Protective Equipment

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Masks have obviously become commonplace during the pandemic and have also become a subject of debate. But this isn't the first time safety measures have received pushback, in fact, it has happened several times over the course of sports history. Steve Rushin took a look at how personal protective equipment has been received historically, starting with the first hockey goalie who chose to don a mask in-game.

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