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MLB Legend Nap Lajoie Was Early Advocate of Batting Helmets

The Hall-of-Famer supported hitters protecting their heads from errant pitches

Few hitters in baseball history were as legitimately feared as second baseman Napoleon Lajoie. The five-time batting champion was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937 after a 21-year (1896–1916) standout career. Although…