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A person would look really silly walking around in a replica of this jersey. While it will be cool to see them on the field once, just for the novelty aspect, I have a feeling these will be a failure as a merchandising tool.

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The jersey itself is ok. The helmet, pants, and jersey don't go at all.

They're not supposed to. In 1929, the helmet (if the player even wore one) had one purpose: to protect the head. The pants, they had two purposes: to conceal the genitalia and protect the legs. Different era.

1. I hope these are worn with full length blue socks (no white showing). 2. I would have loved to see the NFL make an exception and allow the front numeral to remain in a 5" circle. 3. I also agree the helmet should be a little less shiny. Not flat, because smooth leather has a little shine, but a dull matte would have been nice. The shine, though, is part of the helmet's function, as it reduces the friction during a hit and allows the helmet to better deflect the impact of the blow.

Overall, though, great throwback.

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I like it for what it is. I wouldn't buy one, and I don't think they're good looking. However, I like what they're trying to do, and I like the fact that they got it right as far as details. I wonder what games they'll wear them for. I'll bet the Chicago game. I guess we won't know until the schedules are released. Not sure when that is though.

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Here is a pic of the whole uniform

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As much as the flow of the uniform doesn't go with today's standards, especially the helmets, one just has to pretend those helmets are leather. Once you see that you really appreciate the look a lot more. I hope a Chicago or New York plays against them in an era appropriate look. That would be awesome.

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If they had painted the old ones gold tho, they should have done the same here.

Brown leather is appropriate for this period - the Packers didn't start painting their helmets gold until the late 1930s.

Yes, but that goes against the board's hivemind belief that nothing sports-related should ever be brown.

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Jersey close ups

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I like it for what it is. I wouldn't buy one, and I don't think they're good looking. However, I like what they're trying to do, and I like the fact that they got it right as far as details. I wonder what games they'll wear them for. I'll bet the Chicago game. I guess we won't know until the schedules are released. Not sure when that is though.

The schedules SHOULD be released around mid-to-late April

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If they had painted the old ones gold tho, they should have done the same here.

Brown leather is appropriate for this period - the Packers didn't start painting their helmets gold until the late 1930s.

Yes, but that goes against the board's hivemind belief that nothing sports-related should ever be brown.

Fortunately, adults are immune. ;)

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