Chiangmai

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Why in sports does the home team wear white while the visitors wear darker colors?

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+1 Views: 964 Answers: 4 Posted: 14 years ago

eusebio

this is so that the visitors can wear their real coloured uniforms

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Chiangmai

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Early television was in black and white, and definition wasn't as precise as it is today. When the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was testing for live hockey broadcasts in 1952, they discovered that if both teams wore their traditional colors, it was impossible to tell them apart. They solved the problem by having the home team wear white, while the visitors stayed n their darker uniforms.

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jhharlan

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I guess it something decided before the game...........

14 years ago. Rating: 3
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Chiangmai

I don't doubt you're right here! :)

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jhharlan

Thank you. Words of your praise I hold in my heart....

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ed shank

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That's not true.

14 years ago. Rating: 2
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Chiangmai

I am sorry. The Canadians were first on this one, Ed. Cheers.

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ed shank

I snoozed, you win.

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Stubid

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They DON'T, the visiting team wears white and their primary color

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Nene43

Not in all cases. Years ago, the Dallas Cowboys ( while being coached by Tom Landry) started wearing white when at home. Mr. Landry said it was so the quarterback could see his receivers better. As a result 'the boys' usually wear white at home & on the road.

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