Tag: Throwback Uniforms

Broncos’ Orange Crush-inspired throwback uniforms are a big hit

The Broncos have unveiled 1977-inspired throwback uniforms and they are absolutely beautiful.

The Denver Broncos unveiled new primary (and alternate) uniforms on Monday that have been met with mixed reviews. There are vocal fans on social media who strongly dislike the new look, but there are also fans who view it as a big improvement on the previous threads.

While there’s not a strong consensus on the primary uniforms, the Orange Crush-inspired throwback look has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both fans and pundits.

Here’s the club’s description of the new throwback, courtesy of a press release from the team:

Honoring the Orange Crush era and the 1977 season when the Broncos made their first Super Bowl appearance, the throwback closet features the iconic Legacy Blue ‘D’ helmet and orange uniforms adapted to Nike’s current chassis with peak performance fabric.

Helmet: The Legacy Blue shell pairs with a white facemask and vertical orange stripe. The fan-favorite and iconic Denver ‘D’ logo originally introduced in 1968 will return to the Broncos’ uniform closet rotation for the first time on a Legacy Blue helmet since 1996.

Jersey: The classic orange jersey features oversized white numbers with Legacy Blue trim on the front, back and top of the shoulders. A sleeve stripe sits at the shoulder mirroring the Legacy Blue trim from the numbers.

Pants: The white pants include an orange and Legacy Blue stripe down the length of the pants.

Socks: The socks include orange and Legacy Blue bands that align with the stripes of the jerseys and pants.

The Broncos unveiled the uniform on Monday with a video showing Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Randy Gradishar handing off an Orange Crush-era helmet to star cornerback Pat Surtain.

Denver called it a “blast from the past” on social media:

The Broncos can wear alternate/throwback uniforms up to three times per season. It seems safe to say fans in Denver will be excited every time this look is pulled out of the closet.

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Packers to wear throwback uniforms in Week 11 vs. Chargers

The Packers will wear their throwback uniforms during a Week 11 matchup with the Chargers at Lambeau Field.

The Green Bay Packers will wear their 1950s style throwback uniforms on Sunday, Nov. 19 against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Wednesday.

The Packers debuted the uniforms during a win over the Washington Commanders in 2021. The team lost to the New York Jets while wearing the uniforms a second time last season.

The look features an all-gold helmet (no decal or stripes), grey facemask, dark green uniforms, gold numbers and striping, dark green pants and dark green socks.

The Packers plan to wear the throwback look once a year at home through the 2025 season.

Photos of current Packers players wearing the uniforms:

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) celebrates getting a sack against the New York Jets with teammate linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (59) on the play on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) plays out the final minutes in the Packers r27-10 loss to the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of their game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Ranking the NFL’s new throwback uniforms for 2023, like the Jets’ ‘New York Sack Exchange’

Some of these throwbacks are beautiful, and some need a do-over.

A host of NFL teams will be throwing it back, so to speak, during the 2023 season.

In an effort to give players more stylish on-field clothing options — cough, also sell more merchandise, cough — we’re going to see a variety of different pro football eras on display this fall. From the halcyon days of the 1970s to the Pacific Northwest “grunge” time of the 1990s, seemingly everyone will get their due.

Of course, some uniforms look fabulous, and some should probably merit a revisiting of the drawing board. And I’ll rank all of them. I’m counting everything in my criteria — helmet and uniform. But, a team must have submitted both to qualify for this ranking.

It can’t be one or the other.

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NFL fans absolutely loved the Seahawks’ 90s throwback jerseys (and how they were revealed)

Everybody LOVES the Seahawks 90s throwback uniforms.

With all the throwback uniform news in the air, the Seattle Seahawks have pretty much won the unveiling cycle with their homage to uniform’s past.

The Seahawks revealed their sharp-looking throwback jerseys in a video reveal featuring rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and tons of 90s apparel that will be instantly recognizable to all of us who grew up way back when.

These really great jerseys just bring you back to watching Seahawks football on your old Sony television in your living room, every now and again having to fiddle with the T.V. antenna to get the best reception you can.

As you can imagine, the NFL world absolutely loved these throwbacks. You can see more looks at these jerseys below.

With all the love going around for the uniforms, it must be said that folks thought the reveal video was equally impressive.

It’s a great day to be a Seahawks fan, that’s for sure.

WATCH: Seahawks officially unveil throwback uniforms for 2023

At long last, the wait is finally over!

Seahawks fans, the wait is finally over! After announcing last year the beloved royal blue throwbacks would finally be making a comeback in 2023, Seattle has been slowly rolling out information regarding the threads. Fans hadn’t even seen a glimpse of them… until now, that is!

On Wednesday morning, bright and early, the Seahawks unveiled their iconic throwback uniforms in a creative 90’s-themed video with first round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Although Seattle is marketing these as a throwback to the 1990’s – as 90’s nostalgia is high these days – the Seahawks wore these uniforms in every decade until 2001. They will officially make their 2023 debut in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns.

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Until then, enjoy more photos of Seattle’s throwbacks.

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Minnesota Vikings unveil ‘Vikings Classic’ throwback jersey

The Vikings unveiled their newest throwback jersey “The Vikings Classic” a direct throwback to the 1962 era Vikings jerseys.

For the first time since the 2011 season, the Minnesota Vikings will be wearing a throwback uniform. In a virtual event with season-ticket holders on Tuesday afternoon, C.J. Ham showed off the uniform, called the “Vikings Classic,” a tribute to the 1962 Vikings uniform.

The team will debut them in the season opener Sunday, Sept. 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Vikings’ last throwback jerseys, worn by the team in 2011, were a throwback to the 1970s Purple People Eaters.

The difference is the gold trim. The numbers are outlined in gold, something that you saw with the Randy Moss-era uniforms of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The shoulder pattern was lower on the arm back in 1962, but the design is the same. The one similarity between these and the last throwback the Vikings wore was the gray facemask.

These will for sure debut in Week 1, but that likely won’t be the last time they are worn this season. All in all, these are beautiful.

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Creamsicle uniforms to return on Oct. 15 vs. Lions

The Bucs will bring back their creamsicle uniforms against a former NFC Central rival.

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It was known that the Bucs’ famed creamsicle uniforms would make a return. On Monday, the team announced exactly when Tampa Bay fans can expect them to hit the field.

The Bucs will officially wear their creamsicle throwback uniforms against the Detroit Lions in Week 6 on Oct. 15. The Lions are a fitting choice, as Detroit used to be divisional rivals with the Bucs when the two played together in the NFC Central.

While the “Bucco Bruce” logo has made an appearance on sideline apparel for a bit Tampa Bay last wore its actual throwback uniforms from 2009-12, where it played four games and won just one of them in that stretch. The only game it did win was against another former NFC Central rival, the Green Bay Packers, so perhaps that will bode well when the Bucs don them for their Week 6 game against Detroit.

The team also announced that Raymond James Stadium would be “transformed” to look more like Tampa Bay’s first home, Tampa Stadium, with “retro field stencils, stadium bunting and video board assets.”

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Seahawks to wear throwback uniforms in Week 8 vs. Browns

Rejoice, 12’s!

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Rejoice, 12’s!

After wishing and waiting for years to see the beloved Seattle Seahawks throwback uniforms in action, the time is coming soon. The Seahawks officially announced they will don the iconic royal blue and silver threads in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns.

The Seahawks announced the throwbacks would be making their comeback last year during their Week 12 showdown with the Raiders. This was made possible by the NFL finally amending their one-helmet policy and allowing teams to have a second, alternate helmet.

Seattle wore the royal and silver uniforms from their inaugural season in 1976 until 2001. Aside from a few tweaks here or there, this was the look of the Seahawks – and to many older fans, still very much is.

It is interesting Seattle chose a Week 8 showdown with the Browns to unveil the uniforms. Cleveland has a classic, all-white retro uniform themselves. Perhaps the Browns will wear these in a sort of “turn-back-the-clock” themed Sunday afternoon?

Although Week 8 will mark the first time the Seahawks have worn these uniforms since 2001, it might not be the last this year. Team president Chuck Arnold hinted Seattle could wear these uniforms twice in 2023.

If this is the case, I predict it will be during the Thanksgiving Day game against the San Francisco 49ers. Just my speculation on the matter.

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Seahawks throwback uniforms officially returning in 2023

Now they are set to make their triumphant return roughly 22 years later.

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Seahawks fans, rejoice! For years, the 12th Man has clamored for the return of the classic Seahawks throwback uniforms worn by the team in their early decades of action. Now, it appears they will be getting their wish fulfilled next year.

During the first quarter of the game against the Raiders, the Seahawks announced the return of the classic throwback threads for the 2023 season.

Seattle wore the classic royal blue jerseys with silver pants and helmets from their inception in 1976 all the way to the 21st century, ending in the 2001 season. Aside from a few minor changes to the sleeves and facemask, this uniform combo remained largely unchanged and was the iconic look for Pacific Northwest football.

Now they are set to make their triumphant return roughly 22 years later. The Seahawks are finally able to do so thanks to a change in the NFL’s helmet policy. In 2021, the NFL ditched their rule of teams only having one set of helmets. Now teams can have two, as long as both sets meet the same safety requirements.

The one helmet requirement limited the Seahawks, as their primary navy helmet would not lend itself to be apart of an authentic throwback uniform. Now, Seattle can officially party like it’s 1976.

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Packers to wear throwback uniforms against the Jets in Week 6

The Packers’ 1950s-themed throwback uniforms will return to the field when Matt LaFleur’s team takes on the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 16. 

The Green Bay Packers’ 1950s-themed throwback uniforms will return to Lambeau Field when Matt LaFleur’s team takes on the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 16.

The Packers debuted the green-and-gold look last year during a 24-10 home win against the Washington Football Team.

The uniforms include an all-gold helmet, grey facemask, green uniform with gold numbers and stripes, green pants and gold stripes, and green socks.

The Packers are planning to wear the uniform once a year at home through the 2025 season.

Kickoff in Week 6 against the Jets is scheduled for noon.

Here’s what the uniforms looked like on the field last year:

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