Talk:One-bar facemask

Illegal?
I know this design has faded in popularity over the years, but I did not know the 1-bar facemask had been outlawed. WAVY 10 19:11, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
 * The Last of a Dying Breed - Cardinals Punter Scott Player 71.41.125.210 16:27, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Player, who is 43, is now with the Patriots, BTW. [ LukeTheSpook ] | [ t c r ] 21:57, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Why Illegal?
I know very little about football, and came to this page to find out why 1-bar facemasks are illegal. I assume it's a safety thing, if someone in the know was to add the reason to the article it would be helpful.203.25.230.150 (talk) 04:47, 15 May 2008 (UTC)