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Originally Posted by Oliver
How does the frequency of fighting in hockey compare with the other major professional sports leagues (NBA, MLB, NFL)? Sure, in hockey, fighting is codified, but fights happen in every league. I've read that baseball actually has more bench-clearing brawls, but haven't found any statistics to back that up.
So, that's my question. Are there any statistics for the other major sports that show how often players fight or have some sort of physical altercation?
Just getting sick of hearing folks dis hockey when, for example, a violent tackle happens in every football play, and would like to find some comparative stats.
Thanks.
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I have watched much Football, and I have never seen a fight...you can't punch a guy with that helmet on.
Basketball maybe one or two a year, for the whole league? Unless you count pushing around, which would still warrant a suspension probably.
Baseball, sure more bench clearing brawls, but what did the NHL have this year, 0? Every 'fight' in baseball is a bench clearing brawl, though maybe two punches will get thrown. And at that MLB must have what, 2 a year, maybe 3?
I don't think you will ever have an argument from the fighting stand point to go against the other sports. Now maybe if you wanted to talk straight injuries football might be worse?