EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 1 MIN
Birth of Referee Stripes | Mar 31
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On this day in 1921, Michigan sports official Lloyd W. Olds introduced the striped referee shirt to avoid confusion during games. The idea came after a mix-up in a 1920 football game. Olds' innovation debuted at the 1921 Michigan State High School basketball championships, and stripes became a referee tradition.
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