nugent4president Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 It appears that the Steelers have removed the numbers from the front of their helmets, as seen in tonight's game against the Eagles. Unless this is just a preseason thing, that leaves the Giants as the only team with numbers still on the fronts.Steeler Helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 They add the numbers at the beginning of the regular season, as the team makes them "earn them" in the preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstruk Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 That is true!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaftDu Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 and if they are really good, they could earn the logo on the OTHER side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I think it looks a lot better without the numbers... but that's just me --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy b Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 the steelers have been doing this (no front numbers on the helmet in pre-season) since at least 1972. i think since 1971, but for sure since 72.tb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 They add the numbers at the beginning of the regular season, as the team makes them "earn them" in the preseason. "Earn them"?? If that was really the case, Hines Ward's helmet would look rather blank come Week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 and if they are really good, they could earn the logo on the OTHER side hah, nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 and if they are really good, they could earn the logo on the OTHER side Nah, if they're really good, they get to wear straight, nice-looking numbers on their uniform jerseys instead of those Nike-designed atrocities the team's been subjected to the past 8-9 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 That'd be great. We can only hope.Still think it's goofy, seeing the Men of Steel in their italic numbers.... The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Logo on the other side? BLASPHEMY! That's what makes the Steelers helmet unique.But the italic numbers just ... don't ... look ... right. Every time I see an NFL Films show of the block letters I just wonder why everyone's so gosh-darned hung up on "modernization." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Modernization is fine for some teams. But the numbers were changed just because Nike wanted to put their "stamp" on the Steelers' uniforms. That's not a good reason to change. There are plenty of good reasons for a club to change its uniforms, but that's not among them. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 That'd be great. We can only hope.Still think it's goofy, seeing the Men of Steel in their italic numbers.... I like 'em...but then again, I like a lot of goofy crap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 But the numbers were changed just because Nike wanted to put their "stamp" on the Steelers' uniforms. Wouldn't the team have to approve that change? If so, they obviously were on board with the change, and have kept those numbers long after Nike stopped making their gear. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Nah, if they're really good, they get to wear straight, nice-looking numbers on their uniform jerseys instead of those Nike-designed atrocities the team's been subjected to the past 8-9 years. I agree. Those numbers ruin an otherwise perfect uniform. If the Steelers went back to the old number font I would have to vote them top 3 in the best primary uniforms in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 It's all done for marketing purposes, which is a shame, 'cause it sure doesn't look any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandyDelphia Mike Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 If you're so hung up on having block numbers on a black jersey with yellow arm stripes, go buy an Iowa jersey. NCAA Baseball Champions | 2014, 2019 facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminD Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Paradoxically, I think the italics define the uniform as more belonging to the Steelers. As VandyDelph just posted, the jersey is identical to Iowa's with the Varsity Block numbers.Besides the logo on one side, the thing I always associated with the Steelers is the gigantic numbers on the fronts of the helmets. But it always looked disjointed that the font of the helmet number, which is so prominent, never matched the jersey number font. Unifying them - and choosing the font that stood out as unique - wa a great move. At the same time, they kept the colors and stripes that are classically Steelers.Why they italicized the numbers slightly, I don't know. But it's about as much of a change as the Steelers should make, Nike or not. "Start spreading the news... They're leavin' today... Won't get to be a part of it... In old New York..."In order for the Mets' run of 12 losses in 17 games to mean something, the Phillies still had to win 13 of 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Does anybody else remember hearing the Steelers were going back to block? I swear I read that as more than just a rumor.Not a big deal to me. I like the uniformity between the helmet and jersey numbers, but I wouldn't care whether it was block on both or the newer ones on both.Just a thought, and I know it wouldn't go because of tradition, but does anybody else think it might look good if instead of putting the numbers on the front of the helmet, they put them on the blank side?I think that'd be nice looking. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickV Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Paradoxically, I think the italics define the uniform as more belonging to the Steelers. As VandyDelph just posted, the jersey is identical to Iowa's with the Varsity Block numbers. It seems to me that I remember the Hawkeyes started to copy the look of the Steelers uniforms in the 70's or perhaps the 80's whenever Haden Fry first came to Iowa. I always figured he was trying to instill a winning mind-set by having his players wear unis practically identical to the Steelers who by then had become synonymous with winning and intimidation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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