MarkAtnip Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Greetings all. Once again, I spent too much time looking through old yearbooks and came across some "trends" in uniforms from the 50's. Just a few interesting pictures for you to comment on. Have fun!How long until Nike or Reebok brings back this idea? Stripes up the BACK of the pants?1952 Citadel1950 ArizonaThe Underarm side striping on these Oaklahoma A&M jerseys is interesting as well. Here is a uniform with shoulder logos. Interesting from 1957 Utah Utes football. How about some odd stripes on the 1951 Purdue helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Talk To Myself Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 The guy in the purdue helmet looks like he has a michigan helmet on back-to-front, as for the citadel and arizona butt stripe pants, don't be giving anyone any ideas. Actually they don't look that bad, I would like to see a team at least try them out. The citadel picture has seams that makes it look like it has a "center stripe" as well. (especially #42) I think it's just the fabric, but what about a team putting their helmet stripe pattern on the back of the pants? For instance, that citadel picture looks like they have a light version of theAuburn blue, white, orange "5 stripe" pattern back there. Interesting. Peace out homiesDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Well, I can't say much for most of the design elements, but returning to real sleeves would be a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrich11 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Most teams back then didn't put a lot of thought or money into getting everything consistant and aesthetically pleasing. Most had mismatched stripes, etc., and I don't think it was a big deal. A few did pay attention, as seen by the Oklahoma A&M (Ok State) and others. It was cool when teams did hone their look and sometimes there are still clues to those past unis in today's.As far as the leg stripes, I wonder if it was some sort of elastic material. Not so nuts about how it looks, though. cafepress.com/artbyrichards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 as the old saying goes, in reference to that Oklahoma State player...the more things change, the more they stay the same and as was brought up...hey son, your Michigan helmet's on backwards I recall thinking the Steelers and a couple other NFL teams had back stripes in the 40s, though I'd need to find a decent pic to be sure. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I recall thinking the Steelers and a couple other NFL teams had back stripes in the 40s, though I'd need to find a decent pic to be sure. I've seen pictures of a number of NFL teams with back stripes in the 30s and 40s (but none are readily available).Given how prevalent vertical sock stripes were at the World Cup this summer, I wouldn't rule anything out. We'll just have to see what the Oregon Nike Test Pilots wear next. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017   /////    Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I've seen those Cactus Jack Curtice Utah unis before and they are pretty cool. I generally like the old school look, black shoes, gray, two-bar facemasks and Dungards.Check out the striping on this LBSU player:These Dartmouth unis are pretty cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I love the off-center striping on the Dartmouth helmets - Illinois also had that style for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny_ramone Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'd like to see an original six team wear throwback jerseys with brown pants, gloves etc. That would look cool. facespace?http://www.myspace.com/seancalcottmusic http://www.myspace.com/forgottentoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickV Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I love actual sleeves on jerseys and wish some NFL teams would go back to "Northwestern" style sleeve striping. That particular feature says "football" more than any other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambulance Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Oh man, those Dartmouth unis are pretty awesome. I'd like to see an updated Illini uni like that with the I right on the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawstu19 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 doesnt dartmouth still have those same helmets and similar uniforms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhstupid Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 doesnt dartmouth still have those same helmets and similar uniforms? im not sure about the unisalthough the helmet is slightly diffrent(black facemask)cool helmets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 doesnt dartmouth still have those same helmets and similar uniforms? #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Stripes weren't the only design elements placed on the back of things, as shown in this "anti-Dartmouth" design: Almost forgot the old Redskins "feather" design. See this uni in the movie Everybody's All-American": (Images are from the excellent helmethut.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDavenport-KCJazz Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Oh! Man, those helmets are atrocious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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