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What do some of you (older folks) remember about pro sports (safety wise) that wouldn't be acceptable today?

Hockey Goalie Terry Sawchuck

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NASCAR driver's smoking during the race
@Justafantasy

Oh man... I need to google this!

EDIT - do the name Dick Trickle strike a familiar note?!
@rinkydinkydoink he wasn't the only one I've heard stories about the youngster's in the 70's and 80's getting out absolutely wore out and watching some more famous driver's get out with a lit smoke or a beer.

I forget the name (might have been trickle) had a rule, he needed I think an hour sleep for every 100 laps/miles. He was out partying and then sleeping about 2-4 hours before a race
@Justafantasy

...and some probably still think there was "nothing as swell as the good ol' days"!