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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: 880 Answers: 4 Posted: 13 years ago
    eusebio

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



    Commented 13 years ago
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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.


       

      13 years ago. Rating: 5
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        I guess it something decided before the game...........

        13 years ago. Rating: 3
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          Chiangmai

          I don't doubt you're right here! :)
          commented 13 years ago
          jhharlan

          Thank you. Words of your praise I hold in my heart....
          commented 13 years ago

          That's not true.

          13 years ago. Rating: 2
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            Chiangmai

            I am sorry. The Canadians were first on this one, Ed. Cheers.
            commented 13 years ago
            ed shank

            I snoozed, you win.
            commented 13 years ago

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

            13 years ago. Rating: 1
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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.
              commented 13 years ago


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