How did Ray Chapman's tragic event impact the use of batting helmets?
It didn't
Led to immediate mandatory use
It led to their invention
Cited to justify their use
Answer
Ray Chapman's death was cited as justification for the use of batting helmets, as it highlighted the dangers of being struck in the head by a pitch. In 1939, the American League became the first league to require the use of batting helmets. The National League followed suit in 1941. Since then, the use of batting helmets has become standard practice in baseball.
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