Game Used Sports Jerseys and Equipment
By Clive Johnson
Historically sports jerseys were simply a part of a team's official
equipment. Traditionally players' jerseys were plain with long sleeves and were
much heavier than the modern jersey. Under criticism it was always argued that
the reason for the jersey's lack of appeal was that it was merely part of the
team gear with no frills. They were regarded simply as work clothes.
The massive popularity of the National Football League (NFL), the National
Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) and the advent of
teams' custom jerseys has given team gear a new lease of life and credibility.
Team gear has become much more trendy and the humble jersey has transcended its
work clothes image to become symbolic of heroism, achievement and team spirit.
For example, National Football League players' jerseys now have shorter
sleeves, more vibrant colors and attractive patterns. Considerable attention is
now paid towards the design, appearance and appeal of team gear.
A note about football jerseys:
From 2010, visiting team's jerseys will need to meet a standard criteria. The
yoke of the jersey (from the neckline to the seam at mid-chest including the
shoulders) and the body (the area below the yoke) will be white and will contain
only allowed adornments and accessory patterns:
Stripes: May be placed on the sleeves to a maximum of 1 inch in width.
Border: Maximum of 1 inch in width may be placed around the collar and cuffs.
Side seam: An insert from the underarm's to the top of the pants to a maximum
of 4 inches in width.
Also beginning in 2010 the home team jersey will need to meet a standard
criteria. The yoke and body of the jersey must not include white except as the
number of the jersey, a decorative stripe, a border on the collar or cuff or a
side seam.
National Football League fans wearing replica matching jerseys to support
their team is not a new occurrence. However, with the positive changes made to
team apparel in recent years, a huge number of fans now wear National Football
League authentic jerseys both at and away from the footbal venues. Wearing the
apparel of their favorite team or player has become an indispensible style
statement of all generations. This huge change is the main reason for the
increase in the clamor for sports gear generally and football apparel in
particular.
Consider the staggering popularity of football as, arguably, the greatest
sport in the USA. This has further pushed the popularity of the jersey even
higher. There are a great number of occasions when football fans can follow
their favorite sport. College Football, NCAA Football, NFL Football and the
fabulously well supported Monday Night Football.
Due to all this we now are seeing an ever increasing demand for team jerseys
and team equipment. Everywhere, in music videos and on television we see an
ever-increasing multitude of people in all age ranges who are totally passionate
about collecting and wearing replica and authentic game-worn jerseys of their
favorite football, baseball and basketball stars.
About the Author
Clive Johnson is an avid football jersey collector. He runs the
Game Worn Football Jersey website as
a sideline.
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