Hockey Teammates Examining Helmet

(Original Caption) Black Hawks Stan Mitkita (R) might be trying to convince teammate Ken Wharran that he should take a careful look at the possibility of wearing a helmet during NHL game. Mikita has worn a helmet several times during his career to protect a head injury, and now he is working on his own design. The death of Minnesota forward Bill Masterson has made hockey players consider wearing the helmet for future games.
(Original Caption) Black Hawks Stan Mitkita (R) might be trying to convince teammate Ken Wharran that he should take a careful look at the possibility of wearing a helmet during NHL game. Mikita has worn a helmet several times during his career to protect a head injury, and now he is working on his own design. The death of Minnesota forward Bill Masterson has made hockey players consider wearing the helmet for future games.
Hockey Teammates Examining Helmet
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Bettmann / Contributor
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January 19, 1968
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