DeFrank Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 As I'm sure most of you know, the Washington Redskins wore 1960s-style fauxback uniforms in 2002 for all of their home games except for Dallas (forcing them to wear blue). Does anyone know why/how the NFL allowed the team to have a full-time alternate for one year? Does that even fit within the NFL's parameters for this sort of thing? A couple other notes: -The below photo shows the team wearing their normal white-topped striped socks rather than what they ended up using. -Snyder's claim they might go back to wearing them full time is fascinating and something I never knew was considered. Here's part of a story from Scout.com about the changes: The Redskins will wear their new uniforms for this season only, though owner Daniel Snyder did not rule out making a permanent change after this year. Washington Redskins' Rod Gardner (87) and Fred Smoot (21) wear the new home-field uniform for the 2002 season during a news conference in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002. The Redskins have adopted a new uniform for their 70th anniversary season, shedding the image of a stern Indian face from the side of their helmets. The revamped uniforms, which will only be worn at home games, include burgundy helmets that feature a logo with a spear and feathers, according to the team. (AP Photo/Stephen J. Boitano) Washington will wear gold pants with burgundy and white stripes and a dark burgundy top. The Redskins' helmets will be dark burgundy with a spear and feather dangling off it. But they'll only wear the uniforms for home games--it's back to the more recent jerseys on the road. However, Spurrier said the Redskins would wear white tops at home against Dallas, forcing the Cowboys to wear their less-favored dark uniforms. And Snyder was adamant that this move had nothing to do with any pressure by local civic groups to change the name. ''None whatsoever,'' Snyder said. ''We won't be changing the name for 100-years plus.'' The change is designed to commemorate the franchise's 70th anniversary. It also will boost sales of jerseys--the Redskins lag in the middle of the NFL sales for such items. concepts: washington football (2017) ... nfl (2013) ... yikes potd 10/20/12 origin story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Squared Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm guessing they used the 94 Dallas set as precedent, the rights to which I always attributed to (1) Jerry being Jerry and (2) the comparable Wild West status of uniforms and merchandising 20 years ago. My TeePublic Shop My Instagram Art Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Those were such great uniforms. I wasn't as keyed in on uniforms at the time and they wore them so often that I fully believed they had gone through with a full on rebranding. That was a few years after the Jets had gone back to their 1960's uniforms so there was precedent for it. I very much doubt the league would allow a team to play a full season in a throwback uniform ever again. In 94 a few teams just decided to keep on wearing the throwbacks even after the designated anniversary period was over and that includes the 49ers who wore their throwbacks in the GD Super Bowl. That would never fly today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msubulldog Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 In 2002, the Redskins also wore white over burgundy for their home opener vs Arizona. I also wonder if Bruce Allen would consider a change to that 2002 style, with a contrasting white jersey for the road, on a full time basis given his affection for gold pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR87 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 own the darrell green jersey from 02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 45 minutes ago, PTR87 said: own the darrell green jersey from 02 (photos removed) I don't mean to question this, but that looks like a reproduction. The Redskins wordmark looks funky and crooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Squared Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 1 hour ago, AstroBull21 said: I don't mean to question this, but that looks like a reproduction. The Redskins wordmark looks funky and crooked. Obviously not a game-worn jersey considering it has retail tags... maybe he just meant that he has a Darrell Green jersey from the 2002 season. My TeePublic Shop My Instagram Art Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 It always made me laugh Steve Spurrior left Florida for a team that immediately looked like Florida State @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUNKAFIED Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 These should be the full time set, especially the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 These are the uniforms that got me into...uniforms. These, and the Lions and Buccaneers throwbacks that were worn on Thanksgiving one year made me research uniforms and got me hooked. https://www.behance.net/bmatukewic8043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR87 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 7 hours ago, C-Squared said: Obviously not a game-worn jersey considering it has retail tags... maybe he just meant that he has a Darrell Green jersey from the 2002 season. yes purchased off washington redskins website back in 02 not game-worn or team issued but a Reebok Authentic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I remember those vividly, because the chatter about Spurrier jokingly, & falsely, wanting to look like Florida State was funny. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittSmith_95 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 These jerseys were gorgeous, and I wish they were the full time look for the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Fool Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The team also wore the uniform during Week 13 of the 2003 season. It looks like it had a possibility of becoming an alternate but was dropped for some reason. I personally think Washington should bring it back because the current one keeps being worn with the wrong helmet. It totally works as all they would have to do is swap decals to wear it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinsUp1214 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I was 10 at the time and remember one day before the football season started going with my Stepdad to the mall in Provo to get a baseball cap. He's a big Seahawks fan and was distracted by one of the new rebrand caps that was navy and slate blue. He was unaware they were even changing and curiously asked the worker there something like "what's going on with this hat?" He replied "oh yeah, Seattle's rebranding! Washington is too. They're going back to the spear. We don't have that merch yet though." Of course the worker ended up being slightly wrong in that Washington wasn't rebranding like Seattle was, but nevertheless it peaked my interest at that young age to a point where I went out of my way to look for it anytime Washington was on. It was probably the first time I ever did it for a football uniform, at least that I could remember. I ended up loving that uniform then and still love it now. The best part of course is the spear, but the unsung hero to me is how well that slightly darker burgundy looks with gold. It's a really, really beautiful color set. I'd do backflips if it ever hit the field again, but for now being able to use it in Madden will do (even if the gold isn't quite correct). It's sure served me well while I've done a franchise career with a created Forrest Gump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msubulldog Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 6 hours ago, Old School Fool said: The team also wore the uniform during Week 13 of the 2003 season. It looks like it had a possibility of becoming an alternate but was dropped for some reason. I personally think Washington should bring it back because the current one keeps being worn with the wrong helmet. It totally works as all they would have to do is swap decals to wear it again. It was probably dropped after Gibbs came back as coach, given that he only wanted to wear white jerseys at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinsUp1214 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Washington also wore it at the 2002 Osaka Game vs. the 49ers. I can't remember if ESPN actually televised it or if I'm recalling highlights on Sports Center, but either way it was the first time I ever saw it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Fool Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 56 minutes ago, FinsUp1214 said: Washington also wore it at the 2002 Osaka Game vs. the 49ers. I can't remember if ESPN actually televised it or if I'm recalling highlights on Sports Center, but either way it was the first time I ever saw it: I do believe ESPN aired that game, I know they did the next year. I specifically remember watching the Buccaneers playing in Tokyo back in 2003 and it was like 4am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Squared Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 On 12/30/2016 at 1:02 PM, C-Squared said: I'm guessing they used the 94 Dallas set as precedent, the rights to which I always attributed to (1) Jerry being Jerry and (2) the comparable Wild West status of uniforms and merchandising 20 years ago. Quoiting myself just to share this pic... take notes, Nike: My TeePublic Shop My Instagram Art Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 3 hours ago, C-Squared said: Quoiting myself just to share this pic... take notes, Nike: That is one gorgeous color on color matchup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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