Major Rule Changes 1949
On January 11, 1949 The free substitution rule (any or all of the players may be replaced by substitutes after any play) was re-adopted for one year. The rule was previously adopted in 1943 in response to the depleted rosters during World War II but repealed in 1946.
Plastic helmets allowed again, after being outlawed in 1948.
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