February 28, 1914 - The Indianapolis Star. IN - Head gear article
FEBRUARY 28. 1914.
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR,
Norman Elberfeld Will Wear Leather Headgear
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn , Feb 27 —Norman Elberfeld, who has signed as assistant coach to Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn Nationals, will wear a headgear if he plays any games next season with the Brooklyns. Aside from helping Robby to coach, Elberfeld will also act as a utility man. Elberfeld quit ball playing last year because of an injury to his head. After he was hit by a pitched ball Elberfeld was troubled with a nervous complaint and pains in his head, These have disappeared, but If he is called upon by Robby to play, the "Tabasco Kid" will use a leather headgear for protection.
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR,
Norman Elberfeld Will Wear Leather Headgear
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn , Feb 27 —Norman Elberfeld, who has signed as assistant coach to Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn Nationals, will wear a headgear if he plays any games next season with the Brooklyns. Aside from helping Robby to coach, Elberfeld will also act as a utility man. Elberfeld quit ball playing last year because of an injury to his head. After he was hit by a pitched ball Elberfeld was troubled with a nervous complaint and pains in his head, These have disappeared, but If he is called upon by Robby to play, the "Tabasco Kid" will use a leather headgear for protection.