Skin In The Gane

[Dave Wilton]

Doug Harris wrote:
>
>'Hat trick,' a term borrowed by hockey from soccer (where it actually
>_has_ a meaning), is a good example.

Actually, the roots of "hat trick" are in late-19th century cricket.
Originally a bowler who took three wickets on three successive balls would
be awarded a hat to commemorate the accomplishment.

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