The Michigan State football program will wear green helmets with a retro “Gruff Sparty” logo on both sides this Saturday against Penn State (3:30 p.m. ET on ABC). The “Gruff Sparty” logo was used by the Spartans’ basketball team during the 1977-79 seasons, though its origins in East Lansing trace
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Vanderbilt Commodores Unveil Alternate Helmet With Vintage Script Logo, Nashville Skyline
The Vanderbilt football program recently announced it will wear a new alternate helmet during Saturday’s game against LSU that takes a vintage logo and adds a few modern twists. The glossy black helmet pays homage to what the Commodores wore from 1979-83, with a script “Vandy” on both sides. But
Kansas State Wildcats Unveil Retro-Inspired Baseball Uniforms
While the Kansas State baseball team’s season came to an abrupt end in March amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Wildcats have something to look forward when they hit the diamond next spring after the program unveiled retro-inspired uniforms on Monday afternoon. Much like the throwback uniforms worn by the basketball
Jacksonville Dolphins To Wear Throwback Uniforms In Honor Of 1970 National Runner-Up
The Jacksonville men’s basketball program will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its lone national championship game appearance with throwback uniforms against Lipscomb on Thursday night (7 p.m. on ESPN3). The 1969-70 Dolphins posted a 27-2 record, knocking off four ranked opponents on their way to the NCAA Tournament final, where
Kansas Jayhawks To Wear 1990s Throwback Uniforms
On Thursday night, Kansas men’s basketball program announced it will wear 1990s throwback uniforms when it hosts Oklahoma on Feb. 15 (12 p.m. ET on ESPN). Aside from one minor detail, the Adidas throwback uniform is an accurate replica of what former NBA All-Star Paul Pierce wore during his freshman
Michigan State Spartans To Wear 2000 Throwback Uniforms
The Michigan State basketball program will wear throwback uniforms against Maryland on Saturday (6 p.m. on ESPN) to commemorate its most recent national championship. Aside from the Nike swoosh and the patch in honor of Zachary “Smoothie” Winston — the late brother of guard Cassius Winston — the throwback uniforms
BYU Cougars Unveil Retro-Inspired Alternate Uniforms
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of college football’s first game, BYU announced it will wear retro-inspired uniforms for this weekend’s game against No. 22 Washington (3:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN2). The jerseys follow the same design template as the Cougars’ standard road uniform, but swaps navy for royal blue on
Louisville Adds Dunking Cardinal Logo To Basketball Court
The University of Louisville announced on Thursday morning that it will place the old-school Dunking Cardinal logo at center court of the KFC Yum! Center for the 2019-20 season. “No other Louisville logo elicits more affinity across all generations of our fan base than our Dunking Cardinal,” said athletic director
Iowa State Cyclones Take it Back to the 1920’s With Uniforms for Iowa Game
The Iowa Cyclones have had some success against their in-state rival, the Iowa Hawkeyes, while wearing throwbacks. In 2007, they wore throwback uniforms and beat Iowa, 15-13. So, for their 2013 matchup, the Cyclones are hoping to rekindle that magic by wearing uniforms similar to those they wore in the
Redskins Wearing 1937 Throwbacks This Sunday
The Washington Redskins spent all game last Sunday blinded by the Steelers throwbacks. Now, it is their turn to go retro, but they chose to do so with class. The Redskins will wear their previously announced throwbacks in their game this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, honoring their 1937
Virginia Cavaliers to Honor 1968 Team with Throwback Uniforms Sept 29th
The Cavaliers will celebrate the outstanding career of Frank Quayle in their game against Louisiana Tech. Special programs will have graphics from 1968, souvenir cups featuring Quayle will be available at concession stands, and the team will wear special throwbacks inspired by the 1968 uniforms. Nike created the throwbacks, with
SF Giants at Washington Nationals becomes NY Giants at Washington Senators. Pictures!
The stadium rolled back to 1924 Thursday night for the game, complete with retro scoreboard, grounds crew, and attendants. The bunting was even up, albeit digital, giving the game a play-off type feel. In a remarkable detail, the first pitch was not only thrown from behind the dugout as