History and Story Behind Inventions: Athletic Supporter or JockstrapAbout the story behind the invention of the athletic supporter or jockstrap, history and biography of inventor Parvo Nakacheker and his invention.INVENTION: Athletic Supporter
INVENTOR: Parvo Nakacheker, Fin.
YEAR: Unknown
HOW INVENTED: He was a Finnish athlete "who did much of the pioneer work in developing ... the lowly athletic supporter." To put together an athletic supporter, more commonly called a jockstrap, he "devoted much time to the study of pure anatomy and the special demands of such an item."
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