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[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by CO ump

One base coach gets hit and now MLB requires helmets and most other leagues are either requiring or considering requiring helmets for adult coaches, defying 100 + years of tradition.

No, several base coaches got hit. The motivator was "one base coach gets killed."

If one umpire takes a 95 + fastball direct to the chest and dies of a heart attack could the "cool" factor and the 30 some odd years of CP tradition be ignored and a revival to safer times be reinstated?

I have never seen data indicating the raft was protected the heart better than a hard shell inside protector. I don't see any danger of the raft returning.

However, if the insurance companies and the HSH people can prove that concussions can be prevented by wearing Hockey style helmets, you may see those mandated over time.