August 30, 2012 9:30 PM | By Ian Harrison, MSN Sports
Sports' greatest traditions

The origins of sports' most iconic traditions



Do you know how high fives become a big deal? Fear not, sports fans. We've got the full scoop on the famous traditions, old and new, that enhance our sporting experience. (© AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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  • Do you know how high fives become a big deal? Fear not, sports fans. We've got the full scoop on the famous traditions, old and new, that enhance our sporting experience. (© AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • The High Five - Sports' greatest traditions (© AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Playoff Beards - Sports' greatest traditions (© Bill Grimshaw)
  • The Lambeau Leap - Sports' greatest traditions (© AP Photo/Mike Roemer, file)
  • Seventh Inning Stretch - Sports' greatest traditions (© AP Photo/David Banks)
  • First Pitch - Sports' greatest traditions (© THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim)
  • Let's get Ready to Rumble - Sports' greatest traditions (© AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
  • Milk at the Indy 500 - Sports' greatest traditions (© AP Photo/Tom Strattman)
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Did you ever wonder who threw out the first ever first pitch, or why the winner of the Indy 500 celebrates with a big bottle of milk? Ever scratch your head (or maybe your chin) over who grew the first playoff beard? Do you know how high fives become a big deal? Fear not, sports fans. We've got the full scoop on the famous traditions, old and new, that enhance our sporting experience.

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