Why did leather goalie pads look so dark and oily in the 60's-80's?

Question

Did they put something on them? Because mine started getting lighter and lighter in color ever since i started using them. http://www.hockeyforum.com/photopost/data/2/1971_KEN_DRYDEN_PHOTO_MONTREAL.bmp this is what i mean by dark but mine have turned into a light tan-ish brown.

Answer 1

they were wet.

Answer 2

They weren't treated the way pads are now so the water from the melted snow and ice would seep in like when you wear a leather jacket in the rain.  

wesjc128-no duh you didn't treat your's they do that before they're sold to you.