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thefoss1957 · 03-12-2013, 01:37 AM

Helmets were mandated following discussion to the catastrophic head trauma suffered by Bill Masterton, of the North Stars, who died following a clean check by the Oakland Golden Seals Ron Harris and Larry Cahan, who converged on him as he was at full speed...It was thought a skull fracture from falling backwards, initially, due to striking the back of his head on the ice...some articles, though, describe that Masterton was suffering from post-concussion symptoms prior to the mortal blow.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey...masterton.html

03-12-2013, 01:37 AM	#22
thefoss1957 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Native relocated to the stinking desert of Utah Exp:	Helmets were mandated following discussion to the catastrophic head trauma suffered by Bill Masterton, of the North Stars, who died following a clean check by the Oakland Golden Seals Ron Harris and Larry Cahan, who converged on him as he was at full speed...It was thought a skull fracture from falling backwards, initially, due to striking the back of his head on the ice...some articles, though, describe that Masterton was suffering from post-concussion symptoms prior to the mortal blow. http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey...masterton.html __________________ "If the wine's not good enough for the cook, the wine's not good enough for the dish!" - Julia Child (goddess of the kitchen) Last edited by thefoss1957; 03-12-2013 at 01:39 AM.