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    How did the term "red shirt" come about in college football and when was it first used?

    Question #71600. Asked by trainer73096. (Oct 18 06 9:45 AM)


    Brainyblonde

    		According to Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, the term "redshirt" is so called from the red jersey commonly worn by such a player in practice scrimmages against the regulars.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redshirt_(college_sports)#Origins_of_the_Term


    Oct 18 06, 11:42 AM

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