November 19, 2023
There is no rule requiring a National Football League kicker to wear shoes. In the 1980s several kickers opted to go barefoot on their dominant leg. There is no scientific reason why this would be beneficial beyond providing a mental edge.
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Why Do Athletes Wear Numbered Jerseys?
In 1916 a professional baseball team numbered their players’ jerseys for the first time. But how and why did numbering become standard practice in professional sports?
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