Fighting in Sports
Fighting in hockey serves as a unique mechanism to manage violence and protect players, contrary to the perception that it promotes aggression. The presence of enforcers creates an informal code of conduct that helps mitigate more dangerous forms of play. Both hockey and baseball exhibit inherent dangers, yet the allowance of fighting in hockey is a strategic choice to maintain order amidst the chaos of high-speed, physical competition.In this clip
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Michael Munger on Sports, Norms, Rules, and the Code
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