What was invented for baseball players in 1932 by the Jockey Company of Chicago?

Baloo55th

Well, they invented the Y-front in 1935, so possibly in '32 they may have invented the Strap. Sep 27 04, 3:41 PM

myrab51

The jockstrap was invented in 1874 by C. F. Bennett of a Chicago sporting goods company. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_strap#History Aug 28 07, 8:38 PM

McGruff

The first significant advancement in underwear technology was the creation of the Jockey® Y-vent brief in 1934. This was the first time a truly functional vent was applied to boxers and briefs. http://www.boxershorts.tv/labels/boxer%20shorts.html 1930s In the 1930s, union suits went out of favor and boxers and briefs became the 'vogue'. The first boxer shorts were button less drawers fitted with an elastic waistband. The name came from the shorts worn by professional fighters. The word "underpants" also entered the dictionary at this time. 'Jockey' began making briefs in 1930 but it was not until 1934 with the advent of 'Jockey' Y-vent briefs the design of men’s underwear took a leap forward. Traditional high and lox cut jockey shorts had vertical flaps or diagonal flaps. Inspiration for the Y-front was the Jock Strap. The tackle support was an instant success and is still going strong, sold in over 120 countries. JOCKEY Y-fronts were the first underwear ever to be displayed in a store. Before 1935 all pants were bought discreetly from a salesman who retrieved the required size from a hidden store-room. http://foottalk.blogspot.com/2005/06/history-of-mens-underwear.html ... It is closely followed by another similar case on behalf of the Jockey Company of Chicago over its invention, Y-fronts, which were being manufactured under licence in Scotland. http://www.bristows.com/about_us/history.asp Aug 28 07, 9:38 PM