Spearhead Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 This jersey style appeared in the late 1960s and was popular through the mid 1970s:I always liked the look. Auburn really made it a trademark. As a player I wore this style for early season games and it did feel better. Any reason why this mesh style is no longer worn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewp80 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Probably because it gets torn really easily. Cardinals -- Rams -- Blues -- Tigers -- Liverpool Check out my music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAK47 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Thats what our football practice jerseys were like. Makes sense because they were the varsity threads in the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Probably because it gets torn really easily.I knew someone would say that, but our ultra-mesh jerseys rarely tore. You were more likely to break your fingers off clutching the fishnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewp80 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Well I for one don't want to see guy's stomaches when I'm watching a game on TV. Like those jerseys that were always too short and could see the players' stomachs, my JV away jersey was like that. I hated it. Cardinals -- Rams -- Blues -- Tigers -- Liverpool Check out my music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 It's also very, VERY difficult to see the numbers from a distance. And I have a feeling officials complained that they couldn't identify players who were called for penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 The Philadelphia Eagles used jerseys like that for a while, right? I never minded it too much, but if the officials complained about not seeing numbers, that seems like a valid reason to stop their use. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 The number issue is a good one. But coaches often used that to their advantage, hiding the white numerals against the white shoulder pads.Yeah the Eagles were, I believe, the only NFL team to go fishnet. Though I think the Giants also had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YELDARBfield Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Probably because it gets torn really easily.I knew someone would say that, but our ultra-mesh jerseys rarely tore. You were more likely to break your fingers off clutching the fishnet. Well, there's your reason right there. Too many jersey-related finger injuries. Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazberg Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I always liked the look. Auburn really made it a trademark. As a player I wore this style for early season games and it did feel better. Any reason why this mesh style is no longer worn?Uh, I think you just have to look at the photos to know the answer to that.... charles-noerenberg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timparry Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 The number issue is a good one. But coaches often used that to their advantage, hiding the white numerals against the white shoulder pads.Yeah the Eagles were, I believe, the only NFL team to go fishnet. Though I think the Giants also had them.I think they were also worn by the Buccaneers and the Redskins for a while as well. And the Seahawks, which was a surprise since they played in the climate-controlled Kingdome at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecticbro Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 They looked ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krona Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 The number issue is a good one. But coaches often used that to their advantage, hiding the white numerals against the white shoulder pads.Yeah the Eagles were, I believe, the only NFL team to go fishnet. Though I think the Giants also had them.I think they were also worn by the Buccaneers and the Redskins for a while as well. And the Seahawks, which was a surprise since they played in the climate-controlled Kingdome at the time.the seahawks wore those well into the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreg13 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 yeah......they just look tacky.....like practice jerseys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showtime029 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Yikes, although the players are more comfortable in those, they are not as marketable in regards to sales and as football became more popular I would imagine the sets had to look good on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrbaseball Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 The only ones who should wear these jerseys is the WNBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powersurge Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 They looked ridiculous.emphasis on lookedlets keep them in the past and not try that look again anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshadow1031 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 We wore that same type of jerseys for practice in high school. The numbers were hard to read, especially when they started to come off throughout the season. I think I might still have mine somewhere in storage... 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersHockey1967 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Imagine what fans would look like in those (and you know which kind I'm talking about). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I watched Earl Campbell (Houston Oilers & N.O. Saints) shred a few of those jerseys.I know the high school in Austin, TX (1970s) wore them. I tried to find a picture of one - to no avail.Here's Earl at Texas. Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021 St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL) 2023 Champions Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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