TruColor Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Here's the official NFL release for 2005:"NEW DUDS!CARDINALS AND GIANTS TO SPORT NEW UNIFORMS IN 2005Two of the oldest teams in the NFL ? the ARIZONA CARDINALS (founded in 1920) and NEW YORK GIANTS (1925) ? will wear the league?s newest uniforms this year.ARIZONA CARDINALS: It will be the Cardinals? first total redesign in more than a century.The move had special significance for Arizona, whose uniform has a storied history.The ?Normals,? which the Cardinals were previously named in tribute to their home stadium, Normal Field, were owned by Chris O?Brien, a painting and decorating contractor. In 1901, he purchased used jerseys from the University of Chicago. Fans referred to the faded color as maroon, but O?Brien disagreed saying, ?That?s not maroon, it?s Cardinal red!? In that moment, the club?s permanent name was born.The organization views this major change as a sign of a new era in team history.There will be six new uniform combinations of red and white jerseys and pants. They will use the same basic color scheme, but look dramatically different with a thin tapering black stripe on the pant leg and under the sleeve. The team?s logo has also been updated. The Cardinal has a sleeker, tougher appearance.?The new uniforms are an example of how we?re trying to change the perspective of what the Cardinals are all about,? says another Cardinals change, quarterback KURT WARNER.?We?re going to be fast, aggressive, daring, dynamic and sleek,? added team vice president MICHAEL BIDWILL.* * *NEW YORK GIANTS: The Giants will wear replicas of the uniforms worn by their 1956 championship team at away games. The most defining difference is that there is no blue on the jerseys. Large red numerals will be complimented by the sleeves, which will include a thick red stripe bordered by two thinner red stripes. That is known as a Northwestern stripe pattern, because the football team at Northwestern is believed to be the first to use it. The Giants wore these jerseys from the mid-1950s through 1963.In addition, the modern ?Giants? logo below the neckline has also been replaced with the traditional ?ny? symbol. Uniform pants now feature five stripes instead of three. The outside stripes will be red, followed by two grey and a central blue stripe. Socks will be all white with a red trim at the top.In addition to the Cardinals? and Giants? uniform alterations, many teams will wear third jerseys in 2005. The Detroit Lions, for instance, will sport black jerseys with blue numbers and stripes outlined in silver and white twice during the regular season. When running back KEVIN JONES tried on the jersey, he asked team vice president TOM LEWAND when the team would be wearing them.?When do you want to?? Leward responded.?At the Super Bowl,? Jones said with a grin.Teams that will wear third jerseys in 2005:TEAM COLOR DATE(S)Atlanta Black 12/12Baltimore Black 9/11 & 12/19Buffalo Royal Blue 9/11Chicago Orange 11/13Cincinnati Orange 10/30 & 12/11Dallas Classic Navy 9/19 & 11/24Detroit Black 9/11 & 11/24Houston Red 10/23 & 12/24New England Silver 10/2Philadelphia Black 9/25 & 12/5San Diego Blue 10/10 & 11/20San Francisco Red 10/30Tennessee Blue 10/30 & 12/11The following clubs will wear a jersey patch for specific anniversaries/memorials:TEAM PATCHBaltimore Ravens 10th anniversary.Carolina Panthers Memorial decal for assistant coach Sam Mills, who passed away from cancer on April 18, 2005.Miami Dolphins 40th anniversary.Minnesota Vikings 45th anniversary.New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXIX champion patch on September 8.Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30th anniversary.The following clubs will wear old-time black cleats this season: Atlanta, Carolina, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Tampa Bay." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Teams that will wear third jerseys in 2005[*]San Francisco Red 10/30 What jersey is this? Is it a throwback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 It's disappointing to see the best alt jersey of the bunch, Carolina's, will not be worn --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net  "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Dave Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Awesome. The Lions wear black at my first regular season game this year! (I work in the visiting lockerroom/sideline). Also, surprised the Lions wear black on Thanksgiving, it's a shame the throwbacks won't be worn, they're the best uniform in football, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iccomics Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 yeah, and ive never seen a sliver patriots jersey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Dave Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 yeah, and ive never seen a sliver patriots jersey... Pats have worn silver 4 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xnylived Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 thank god cleveland wont subject us to their orange "college" uni's this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly97flyer Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 What is this Dallas classic nacy they speak of? I thought they got rid of Thanksgiving throwbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hormone Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I'm surprised that the Browns and Panthers aren't going with their alts. I liked them both. Why is Dallas going with Navy twice? I thought they hated navy. Also, is this the same Bears orange and is SF a throwback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffelh Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 So the Giants are not going to wear the Red alt jersey this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJD802 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 The Chargers need to make their powder jersey's their full time joints. They're the best looking unis in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 I believe the 49ers' alt is a throwback. Same with the Bears (maybe?)...The Giants DO have a Red jersey listed in their collection; it has been modified to use the "ny" under the collar as well.I would suspect that this is NOT a final list. Last season, all kinds of things changed during the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 The Chargers need to make their powder jersey's their full time joints. They're the best looking unis in the NFL. AMEN!at least we get to see them twice this year. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffelh Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 The Chargers need to make their powder jersey's their full time joints. They're the best looking unis in the NFL. AMEN!at least we get to see them twice this year. I'd like to see the Chargers change it up a bit and wear the Fouts era throwbacks...but I do love the powder blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaftDu Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 hey is this 'offical' offical?or is it just a press release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan696 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 It's disappointing to see the best alt jersey of the bunch, Carolina's, will not be worn agreed, but maybe they should let the alts be a little more selective as to keep the interest up when they do get to wear them.the Panthers have always worn old-school black cleats (only they paint blue accents on themselves).as official as NFL.com gets... Carolina Dreamin' ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ When a robotic Nixon is on the loose, we have a duty to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Bears...in orange. I hope its that thorwback. Please be that throwback. No regular orange alt...please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajmccall Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Bears...in orange. I hope its that thorwback. Please be that throwback. No regular orange alt...please. i imagine it is the thanksgiving jersey. NOT the ESPN NFL 2K4 Variety.But thats just me using my amazing powers of logical deduction. Store 1 Store 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMS1122 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 There will be six new uniform combinations of red and white jerseys and pants1) red jersey / white pants2) red jersey / red pants3) white jersey / white pants4) white jersey / red pantswhat would be the other two if there are six combinations? GMS on dribbbleErie Apparel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 What happened to Miami's orange jersey? I actually love that jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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