BlueSky Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 This pic is from 1967. Did any other teams wear a sleeve logo prior to this? Seems like a departure from the NFL norm for that era. If there had been a web and a CCSLC I'm sure it would've sparked a 30-page debate. The dates aren't always accurate on these but the pic is marked 11/5/67 and the Falcons did play that day at the Cotton Bowl.Oddly enough, looks like the sleeve birds were gone by the next season.Jack Pardee (#32) is either happy or delivering a sermon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 How would one classify the LA Rams sleeves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 How would one classify the LA Rams sleeves?That's a solid-color shoulder loop, right? The sleeves were blank except for TV numbers visible from passing airliners: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 1938 Braves/Redskins wore logos on the sleeves   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 1973 was the first season in which the Rams shoulder stripe "curled" under to form a horn so it was not them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 1973 was the first season in which the Rams shoulder stripe "curled" under to form a horn so it was not them.Okay, the Falcons must have been second. Check out those "shoulder" pads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The 1952 Dallas Texans:EDIT: never mind, the Redskins wore a sleeve logo earlier, in 1937: POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Falcons are falling fast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 '37 Redskins were the first, I believe. Didn't the Falcons also have the logo in '66, except it was the normal black instead of white? I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 '37 Redskins were the first, I believe. Didn't the Falcons also have the logo in '66, except it was the normal black instead of white?Yes, and I had Saints on the brain thinking the Falcons came into the NFL in '67. It was '66 and you're right: Looked better in black.You'd think I'd have realized that since their fantastic throwbacks are based on the '66 unis. DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 '37 Redskins were the first, I believe. Didn't the Falcons also have the logo in '66, except it was the normal black instead of white?Yes, and I had Saints on the brain thinking the Falcons came into the NFL in '67. It was '66 and you're right: Looked better in black.You'd think I'd have realized that since their fantastic throwbacks are based on the '66 unis. DOH!proof that simplicity and the right balance of colors does more to make a great football uniform than any piping/sublimation/contrasting panels will ever do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 '37 Redskins were the first, I believe. Didn't the Falcons also have the logo in '66, except it was the normal black instead of white?You'd think I'd have realized that since their fantastic throwbacks are based on the '66 unis. DOH!Best uniform in football, right now. Hope it didn't get "nike-ed" away, but it probably did. Â http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 On a different note, I absolutely loved those L.A. Rams uniforms. They were/are total classics. You can't think of the Fearsome Foursome or Roman Gabriel without thinking of those unis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodsep Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 That's one beautiful football uniform. Simple, elegant and to the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 On a different note, I absolutely loved those L.A. Rams uniforms. They were/are total classics. You can't think of the Fearsome Foursome or Roman Gabriel without thinking of those unis.Couldn't agree more. This is one of my favorite football pics ever...they're playing outside on a beautiful sunny afternoon, the unis, the sense of motion, the greatness of the players in it...pretty awesome example of the NFL in the '60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Didn't the Chicago Cardinals wear a double C sleeve logo at one point? 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...
Lights Out Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Those Falcons throwbacks are waaaaay overrated. Hard to top these, IMO: POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailstateunis Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 That's one beautiful football uniform. Simple, elegant and to the point.Put the current logo on the helmets, make the facemask black and you have what should be their regular unis. http://www.hailstateunis.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dissident93 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Those Falcons throwbacks are waaaaay overrated. Hard to top these, IMO:I agree. I like the Deion Sanders black unis (and this) more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 These kinds of conversations are what I love about this board. Where else would sleeve patches matter so much?And those Falcons throwbacks could do with replacing the NFL Equipment shield (which I think is gone now) with a wordmark, just so it looks less generic as a replica, but they seriously are beauties. I've always loved that helmet. I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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