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Expert: Steve - 11/25/2006


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where did D and a section of fence (for defence) start?

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Hi Tom,

I am not sure anyone really knows where it started but I can tell you this.  The first time I saw it was in the National Basketball Association finals in 1996.  Also, I have a friend in England who says he saw it being used in soccer matches in the late 1980s.  Tom, I wish I could give you a more definitive answer but I hope this helps.

Thanks

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I can answer both college and pro football questions with some skill, although I am a little better on the pro game. My top areas of knowledge would be firsts, records and team leaders.

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For the last three years, I have run a weekly trivia game on AOL for some of the top trivia players in the country. I am also one of the groups' top players.

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