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Packers Unveil Third Jersey (1 Viewer)
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http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2010/03/12/1/
by Mike Spofford, Packers.com
posted 03/12/2010
The Packers officially unveiled their third jersey and uniform for the 2010 season and beyond on Friday at Fan Fest, and it's a re-creation of the team's uniform from 1929, the year of Green Bay's first world championship.
That year actually marked the first of three consecutive titles, as the Packers recorded a 34-5-2 cumulative record in official league games from 1929-31. The Packers have won 12 world championships in all.
"We wanted to celebrate the history and tradition of the Packers," President/CEO Mark Murphy said. "Those who remember history and follow the history of the Packers know it was a very successful era for the organization."
The jersey is navy blue with the number on the front inside a gold circle. The circle and number are enlarged a bit from their 1929 size to comply with NFL regulations regarding jersey numbers. An enlarged number is also on the back, with a nameplate above the number, another modification that wasn't present in 1929.
The helmet is a solid brown color without a logo to best simulate the leather helmets worn during the era. The uniform pants are a tan color.
"Some teams use different colors, like the Bears have had an orange jersey, but for us what really makes sense is to have a historical jersey and uniform," Murphy said. "What's exciting about this is it's so different. The colors are different, and I think our fans will really enjoy this."
NFL teams are allowed to have a third jersey that they can wear for up to three games per season (no more than two home games) over a five-year period. Murphy said the Packers would wear it for home games only, and for one or possibly two games this coming season, with potential future use to be evaluated. Which game or games will depend on the team's schedule, which will be released sometime in April.
"It would be nice to use it against one of the original NFL teams we played in that era," Murphy said. "But I don't know if that's possible."
The re-creation of a historical jersey has been a coordinated effort between the administration and the football operations headed by General Manager Ted Thompson. Working through the league, the team started the process roughly a year ago, wanting to focus on a historical jersey that had not been previously used in "throwback" games.
In their 2001 Thanksgiving game in Detroit, the Packers wore replicas of their 1939 uniforms, while in the NFL's 75th anniversary season in 1994, the team wore 1937 uniforms.
"I think the players will really like this, especially the younger players," Murphy said. "They probably have read and heard a little bit about our history and tradition, but to actually wear a re-creation of a uniform that our team has worn will be exciting for them. We'll have a lot of fun with it."
The third jerseys, as well as the accompanying sideline apparel that the coaches and support staff will wear during the game, will be available to fans in the Packers Pro Shop at a later date. Murphy anticipated that would be sometime around training camp or the start of the regular season.
by Mike Spofford, Packers.com
posted 03/12/2010
The Packers officially unveiled their third jersey and uniform for the 2010 season and beyond on Friday at Fan Fest, and it's a re-creation of the team's uniform from 1929, the year of Green Bay's first world championship.
That year actually marked the first of three consecutive titles, as the Packers recorded a 34-5-2 cumulative record in official league games from 1929-31. The Packers have won 12 world championships in all.
"We wanted to celebrate the history and tradition of the Packers," President/CEO Mark Murphy said. "Those who remember history and follow the history of the Packers know it was a very successful era for the organization."
The jersey is navy blue with the number on the front inside a gold circle. The circle and number are enlarged a bit from their 1929 size to comply with NFL regulations regarding jersey numbers. An enlarged number is also on the back, with a nameplate above the number, another modification that wasn't present in 1929.
The helmet is a solid brown color without a logo to best simulate the leather helmets worn during the era. The uniform pants are a tan color.
"Some teams use different colors, like the Bears have had an orange jersey, but for us what really makes sense is to have a historical jersey and uniform," Murphy said. "What's exciting about this is it's so different. The colors are different, and I think our fans will really enjoy this."
NFL teams are allowed to have a third jersey that they can wear for up to three games per season (no more than two home games) over a five-year period. Murphy said the Packers would wear it for home games only, and for one or possibly two games this coming season, with potential future use to be evaluated. Which game or games will depend on the team's schedule, which will be released sometime in April.
"It would be nice to use it against one of the original NFL teams we played in that era," Murphy said. "But I don't know if that's possible."
The re-creation of a historical jersey has been a coordinated effort between the administration and the football operations headed by General Manager Ted Thompson. Working through the league, the team started the process roughly a year ago, wanting to focus on a historical jersey that had not been previously used in "throwback" games.
In their 2001 Thanksgiving game in Detroit, the Packers wore replicas of their 1939 uniforms, while in the NFL's 75th anniversary season in 1994, the team wore 1937 uniforms.
"I think the players will really like this, especially the younger players," Murphy said. "They probably have read and heard a little bit about our history and tradition, but to actually wear a re-creation of a uniform that our team has worn will be exciting for them. We'll have a lot of fun with it."
The third jerseys, as well as the accompanying sideline apparel that the coaches and support staff will wear during the game, will be available to fans in the Packers Pro Shop at a later date. Murphy anticipated that would be sometime around training camp or the start of the regular season.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
LOL
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
Doesn't look like the Packers (I know it's retro though)
looks fairly gangsta anyway
looks fairly gangsta anyway
Peggy Starfish
Footballguy
Enderdog
Footballguy
Captain Hammer.
IDrinkyourMilkshake
Footballguy
Retro jerseys almost always suck.
fissure man
Footballguy
I like everything but the giant number on the chest and the ####stained brown helmet.
IDrinkyourMilkshake
Footballguy
That's like half the outfit.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Love the uniforms.
Simplicity, and strength all rolled into the GB 3rd uniform.
AWESOME !!
It rivals the legendary Eagles light blue and yellow....
http://frtim.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/e...-throwbacks.jpg
Simplicity, and strength all rolled into the GB 3rd uniform.
AWESOME !!
It rivals the legendary Eagles light blue and yellow....
http://frtim.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/e...-throwbacks.jpg
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Gopher State
Footballguy
Sweetness_34
Footballguy
Pathetic jersey..... is there a puke symbol somewhere? 
Black
Footballguy
Ha ha...but in a cool, futuristic spacey way. Like if the Jetsons played football. I'm in for one.
CaptainObvious
Footballguy
I would wear them.
thatguy
Footballguy
I love the Bronco's throwbacks too.
S.K.A.
Trout Bum
Different strokes for different folks. I thought they looked like a bad Dr. Seuss storyboard.
James Bond
Footballguy
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
It's gonna be like 11 Blue Beetles on your ###
how is that not awesome
how is that not awesome
hugebearsfansinceforever
Footballguy
Good Lord, those Notre Dame inspired jerseys are hideous. Now Rodgers will literally have a bullseye on his chest to assist Peppers, Allen and Bosch in their sack totals, assuming the Pack will decide to wear the retro unis for division games.
Thankfully, the great Vince Lombardi gave the Acme Packers a proper uniform. Green and yellow >>> Dressing like Notre Dame rejects.
Thankfully, the great Vince Lombardi gave the Acme Packers a proper uniform. Green and yellow >>> Dressing like Notre Dame rejects.
Arch Stanton
Footballguy
Count me in too. I reserve final judgment until I see them in action but they look good.thatguy said:
Arch Stanton
Footballguy
Minus the socks, I'm in as well.thatguy said:
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
Depends which you're talking about.These = AwesomeSeriously? Our team's throwback doesn't differ that much from the original.Relax. Nothing wrong with their regular jerseys. But admit it, those Steeler throwback jerseys are absolutely diseased. Dreadful would be putting it mildly.CrossEyed said:JJP said:
These = Not So Much (but not the worst ever)
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Yeah, I was talking about the black jerseys with the gold numbers/trim. They look great with the white pants and gold helmet, imo.Depends which you're talking about.These = AwesomeSeriously? Our team's throwback doesn't differ that much from the original.Relax. Nothing wrong with their regular jerseys. But admit it, those Steeler throwback jerseys are absolutely diseased. Dreadful would be putting it mildly.CrossEyed said:JJP said:
These = Not So Much (but not the worst ever)
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Relax. Nothing wrong with their regular jerseys. But admit it, those Steeler throwback jerseys are absolutely diseased. Dreadful would be putting it mildly.
Seriously? Our team's throwback doesn't differ that much from the original.
Depends which you're talking about.
These = Awesome
These = Not So Much (but not the worst ever)
Yeah, I was talking about the black jerseys with the gold numbers/trim. They look great with the white pants and gold helmet, imo.
The Steelers can use the "Not so Much" jerseys for the World Cup if they switch sports.
Seriously? Our team's throwback doesn't differ that much from the original.
Depends which you're talking about.
These = Awesome
These = Not So Much (but not the worst ever)
Yeah, I was talking about the black jerseys with the gold numbers/trim. They look great with the white pants and gold helmet, imo.
The Steelers can use the "Not so Much" jerseys for the World Cup if they switch sports.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
thatguy said:
I like them.
Postradamus
Footballguy
INYou people should know better. The Broncos started it last year and it's on a roll now. Can't wait for Bengals throwbacks.thatguy said:I like them.
Peggy Starfish
Footballguy
I'm looking forward to the Panthers throwbacks.INYou people should know better. The Broncos started it last year and it's on a roll now. Can't wait for Bengals throwbacks.thatguy said:
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