Schutt
Website:
www.schuttsports.com
Founded: 1918
Contact Information:
Schutt Sports
1200 East Union Ave.
PO Box 426
Litchfield, IL 62056
Warranty Information:
1-866-472-4888
History and Background of Schutt:
1918
Bill Schutt manufactures basketball goals and dry line markers out of his hardware store
1927
Bill Schutt introduces his RIGIDBILT basketball goals
1935
Schutt manufactures the first football faceguard
1939
Jack Corbett patents the original Hollywood Base; becomes a supplier of bases for MLB
1962
Schutt devolves Permalace basketball net hanging system; becomes the industry standard
1962
Del Humphrey purchases Schutt Manufacturing Company; lobbies to make faceguards mandatory for football
1963
Del Humphrey develops the loop strap faceguard attachment system
1968
Ronin and Kunzel develops the first glass backboard
1972
Schutt produces the first ‘injury special’ faceguard for Dan Dierdorf
1973
Schutt introduces the football faceguard in 8 colors
1973
Schutt introduces powder coated rims
1973
Joe Namath switches to Schutt face mask for Super Bowl III
1974
‘Air’ Helmet develops the first air fitting system for football helmets
1984
Schutt introduces the first wire baseball faceguard
1986
Julie Nimmons takes over as president of Schutt Manufacturing Company
1987
Schutt acquires and markets the ‘Air’ helmet
1987
Schutt Sports Manufacturing Corporation begins producing baseball and football helmets
1992
Schutt introduces Slide-Rite; becomes standard equipment for MLB teams
1993
Hollywood bases introduces compressible Impact Base
1996
USA Olympic softball team captures gold medal wearing Schutt helmets (Also 2000)
1996
Schutt acquires Hollywood Bases
1999
Schutt introduces the first titanium faceguard
1999
Schutt introduces the first ponytail port helmet; specific equipment for female athletes
1999
Schutt introduces Comfort-Lite catchers protective equipment
2000
Schutt introduces logoed bases for the Major League Baseball World Series
2001
Schutt introduces the Air Advantage football helmet
2001
Schutt introduces miniature collectable bases and home plates
2002
Schutt helps P.E.4 Life kick off second annual National Physical Education (P.E) Day
2002
Stacy Nuveman endorses and assists in the development of Schutt catchers protective equipment
2003
Schutt introduces the DNA helmet featuring skydex padding; marks the first advancement from traditional foam padding in 30 years
2004
5 of 8 Olympic softball teams are outfitted with Schutt gear; including gold medal winning Team USA
2004
Schutt enters exclusive agreement to market and sell Impact shoulder pads; the first shoulder pad designed with the intent to reduce heat-related injuries
2004
Schutt partners with Concussion Sentinel to offer $20 million of free cognitive testing to every high school and college in the U.S.; giving coaches, trainers, and doctors a tool to know when it is safe for a player to return to the field after suffering a concussion
2004
Schutt introduces the first ever NOCSAE approved batter’s guard
2005
Schutt introduces the Typhoon shoulder pad with Climate Control Technology to help manage body temperature in every climate