| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PADS | Protection for a football player. |
| shinguard | a protection for the shin when playing football |
| shinguards | SHINGUARD, a protection for the shin when playing football |
| KNEEPAD | Protection for a basketball player. |
| MASK | New device for a football player. |
| JETPROPULSION | Driving force for a local football player? |
| tweener | a player who has some but not all of the necessary characteristics for each of two or more positions (as in football or basketball) |
| REDSKIN | Professional football player for Washington. |
| NINER | San Francisco football player, for short |
| BROWNBAGS | Luggage for an Ohio football player? |
| TACKLESKRACKELS | Candy bars for one costumed as football player? |
