Eagles to Wear 1933 Throwbacks this season (Merged)

[OWUeagleMD]

These jerseys are very ugly. I was clamoring for kelly green when I heard they were going to unveil a throwback uni. This is a disapointment.




http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=67623


Eagles Unveil 75th Anniversary Plans




April 25, 2007


The Philadelphia Eagles unveiled plans Wednesday to celebrate 75 seasons of Eagles football in Philadelphia, including a designated throwback game complete with the uniform colors of 1933.

"We will celebrate 75 years of Eagles football and the most passionate fans in the NFL during the 2007 season," Eagles chairman/CEO Jeffrey Lurie said at a press conference held at the NovaCare Complex.


Joining Lurie was Eagles play-by-play radio announcer Merrill Reese, considered to be the official "Voice of the Eagles." Reese, whose voice has marked some of the biggest moments in franchise history over the past 30 years, shared his favorite memories of the team. In addition, those in attendance were treated to a special highlight video of great Eagles moments, produced by Eagles Television Network.


Here is the throwback Donovan McNabb jersey

"Knowing how much the Eagles have meant to the City of Philadelphia, I am truly honored to be part of the rich history of this team," said Lurie.

Also on hand at the announcement were Pro Football Hall of Fame member and NFL Films senior producer Ray Didinger, author of The Eagles Encyclopedia, and retired Eagles executive Jim Gallagher, who served in the organization from 1946 to 1995.

Here is a look at the plans for the 75th Anniversary Season:


Throwback Game -- Kicker David Akers and defensive end Jevon Kearse modeled blue and yellow throwback uniforms at the press conference, commemorating the color scheme and design worn by the Eagles during their first season in the NFL in 1933. Designed in cooperation with the NFL and Reebok, the uniforms will be worn during the September 23 home game vs. the Detroit Lions.

The blue and yellow colors were the first colors worn by the Eagles, after the Frankford Yellow Jackets went bankrupt and the NFL awarded the Philadelphia franchise to a syndicate headed by former University of Pennsylvania teammates Lud Wray and Bert Bell for an entry fee of $2,500. The Swedes were in Philadelphia before the arrival of William Penn and he incorporated their colors into the City of Philadelphia's flag.


Official 75th Anniversary Merchandise -- Hats, jerseys -- including ones featuring current players like Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook -- and more additional merchandise in the throwback colors are available now for fans.


Virtual Museum -- Wednesday also marked the launch of PhiladelphiaEagles.com's Virtual Museum. The web museum pays homage to the colorful history of the Eagles organization with exclusive, media-rich content dating back to the start of the franchise.


75th Anniversary Team -- Who were the best football players to wear an Eagles uniform during the franchise's first 74 seasons? Fans can help settle the debate by voting for the 75th Anniversary Team in our Virtual Museum. Each week, fans are invited to vote for the best players at a different position. The team will be unveiled before the beginning of the season in September. The nominees for the 75th Anniversary Team were selected by Reese, who will enter his 31st season as the voice of the Eagles, and Didinger, a former Philadelphia sportswriter who covered the Eagles and the NFL for 26 seasons before joining NFL Films as a senior producer.


Official Philadelphia Eagles 75th Season Logo -- Players will wear this special logo, which was designed in cooperation with the NFL, on the current midnight green and white jerseys throughout the season. The logo will also be featured prominently throughout 2007 marketing, advertising, merchandising and game presentation campaigns.


Television Special -- Philadelphia's 6abc will air a television special featuring some of the greatest moments in Eagles history and members of the 75th Anniversary Team.

[HOF44]

Gotta agree, those are pretty ugly.

[Buford]

Didn't realize we were both hitting 75 this year.

[909997]

they arent that ugly

its nice to see a change

[NebraSKIN]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Who puked on that jersey

[Who Del]

Those are the Frankfurt Yellowjacket jerseys. Going way back to when the Eagles weren't even the Eagles yet. They're hideous but it's hopefully one step closer to getting what we all want back and thats the Kelly Green.

[#98QBKiller]

Looks like the Chargers' throwbacks

[OWUeagleMD]

Those are the Frankfurt Yellowjacket jerseys. Going way back to when the Eagles weren't even the Eagles yet. They're hideous but it's hopefully one step closer to getting what we all want back and thats the Kelly Green.

Apparently Lurie abhors Kelly Green for one reason or another, though maybe that's media speculation. Every Eagles fan I know wants to see the Kelly Greens immensely. Just let us have it.

[Buford]

I don't think they are so bad.

[Who Del]

Apparently Lurie abhors Kelly Green for one reason or another, though maybe that's media speculation. Every Eagles fan I know wants to see the Kelly Greens immensely. Just let us have it.

From what I've heard he thinks the kelly green represents a losing culture. Sometimes it feels like he thinks the Eagles didn't exist until he was there. Although this move kind of disproves that theory.

[Buford]

I heard Lurie wanted to go back to the Uni with this Helmet

http://www.sports-collectibles-store.com/media/RPLTNewEngPat-thumb.jpg

But, was reminded he doesn't own his favorite team.

[Dan T.]

Wow, quite a departure from what we expect to see the Eagles wearing. They look a little bit like UCLA baskeball jerseys.

[Dan T.]

Also, what do the helmets look like? I didn't see a photo of them.

[Who Del]

I heard Lurie wanted to go back to the Uni with this Helmet

http://www.sports-collectibles-store.com/media/RPLTNewEngPat-thumb.jpg

But, was reminded he doesn't own his favorite team.

:laugh:

[RW]

Those are um....... different. :rolleyes:

:eaglesuck :eaglesuck :eaglesuck :eaglesuck

[OWUeagleMD]

Also, what do the helmets look like? I didn't see a photo of them.

I bet they wear their normal helmets.

[pointyfootball]

Those are the Frankfurt Yellowjacket jerseys. Going way back to when the Eagles weren't even the Eagles yet. They're hideous but it's hopefully one step closer to getting what we all want back and thats the Kelly Green.

That'd be great - I still have my Mike Quick jersey that I bought in the 80s, complete with ketchup stains and all.

[Number5]

From what I've heard, Lurie didn't want the classic Kelly Green's because they are still available in certain retail stores. This new trash would be a newer source of income for the team, but the sad part is that I can't name one person who would buy one of those jerseys.

They are the most distrubing things I have ever seen.... :puke:

[OWUeagleMD]

From what I've heard, Lurie didn't want the classic Kelly Green's because they are still available in certain retail stores. This new trash would be a newer source of income for the team, but the sad part is that I can't name one person who would buy one of those jerseys.

They are the most distrubing things I have ever seen.... :puke:

They'll be a hit in the world of throwback, hip-hop fashion. They just won't be such a moneymaker in terms of harcore Eagles fans.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Anything to make an extra buck.

[Number5]

I bet they wear their normal helmets.

Reminds me of the scene in School Of Rock when the little kid "Billy" told Jack Black, " I hate you because you're tacky and disgusting!"

[Dan T.]

I bet they wear their normal helmets.

That could not happen. That would be an assault on the senses of epic proportions.

[Number5]

They'll be a hit in the world of throwback, hip-hop fashion. They just won't be such a moneymaker in terms of harcore Eagles fans.


As a member of the hip hop world, I will tell you several things my good friend...

The only Eagles throwbacks are the Kelly Green (80's and 90's) and you might find a Chuck B.

The folks who do where the Eagles stuff, are Die Hard Eagles fans!

Those jerseys actually have been around since 2003 downtown, and everytime I go into that Mitchell And Ness store, they are still there.... :laugh:

[Alabama Man]

Blue and orange are complimentary colors, so I can see why they would be used. But that is a vast deviation from what they have become today. I guess that's what 75 years of processing does to you.

[OWUeagleMD]

As a member of the hip hop world, I will tell you several things my good friend...

The only Eagles throwbacks are the Kelly Green (80's and 90's) and you might find a Chuck B.

The folks who do where the Eagles stuff, are Die Hard Eagles fans!

Those jerseys actually have been around since 2003 downtown, and everytime I go into that Mitchell And Ness store, they are still there.... :laugh:

But you are a member of the hip hop world in the city of Philadelphia. The fact that they aren't sold there now will change once they have two different 3 hour commercials.

I was referring to the people who have no connection to the city of Philadelphia or the football team that plays there. The people in St. Louis who wear a Wes Unseld jersey, regardless of whether they know who Unseld is or if they ever cared for the Washington Bullets, will buy these jerseys.

There are plenty of people in this country who wear jerseys for teams they don't care about. There is no reason to think the Eagles would be exempt to this phenomenon. If anything, they are probably more susceptible to it due to their extreme mainstream exposure.

[Number5]

But you are a member of the hip hop world in the city of Philadelphia. The fact that they aren't sold there now will change once they have two different 3 hour commercials.

True, but one thing I will say is that hip hop is also about fashion....I can only see Kendra and The Flavor Of Love Girls wearing that.



I was referring to the people who have no connection to the city of Philadelphia or the football team that plays there. The people in St. Louis who wear a Wes Unseld jersey, regardless of whether they know who Unseld is or if they ever cared for the Washington Bullets, will buy these jerseys.

There are plenty of people in this country who wear jerseys for teams they don't care about. There is no reason to think the Eagles would be exempt to this phenomenon. If anything, they are probably more susceptible to it due to their extreme mainstream exposure.

Still, if you asked the average Joe, want this crap or an 1988 Keith Jackson jersey in Kelly Green.....well, you know the answer...

[OWUeagleMD]

Still, if you asked the average Joe, want this crap or an 1988 Keith Jackson jersey in Kelly Green.....well, you know the answer...

No question. The Kelly Green jerseys are the best looking uniforms in the history of organized athletics... which means they sell themselves. If Lurie wants he can keep them on the shelf for the next 50 years and people will buy them.

These jerseys are a new opportunity to generate income, but people will need to be told to buy them. Unfortunately, it will work.

[pjfootballer]

No question. The Kelly Green jerseys are the best looking uniforms in the history of organized athletics... which means they sell themselves. If Lurie wants he can keep them on the shelf for the next 50 years and people will buy them.

These jerseys are a new opportunity to generate income, but people will need to be told to buy them. Unfortunately, it will work.

A little bias there don't you think? :laugh: I liked the Kelly Green's better. The uni's that they wore in the Cunningham days were sharp. I hate when Philly and Detroit or other teams wear Black. Stupid as hell. I don't care for the Philly uni's now. Too dark.

[OWUeagleMD]

A little bias there don't you think? :laugh:

Slightly biased, perhaps.

[REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE]

Those jerseys suck :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[MLSKINS]

Man I thought the thread said 1993, when I clicked the link and saw that blue and whatever other color that was I was like :wtf: Them Kelly Green joints was good I just aint like that bird on the helmet.

[Who Del]

Man I thought the thread said 1993, when I clicked the link and saw that blue and whatever other color that was I was like :wtf: Them Kelly Green joints was good I just aint like that bird on the helmet.

There has never been a bird on the helmet.

[eagles78]

:puke:




That is all........

[Who Del]

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/NLCINLLHPJAG/akers2-042507.jpg

:laugh: Yeah, okay.

[eagles78]

WTF?!? My eyes.:doh:

[Dan T.]

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/NLCINLLHPJAG/akers2-042507.jpg

:laugh: Yeah, okay.


Oh my god. If I stumbled upon that during a game without knowing any better I would be leaping off my couch to adjust the tint button on my Hitachi.

[SkinsOrlando]

Those jersey's are hideous.

[dockeryfan]

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/CFEOFJOHPJAG/mcnabb_throwjersey_070425.jpg




Did McNabb start playing for LaSalle?

[MondayNightCowboyKilla89]

If I were an Eagles' fan, I would storm the front office with a mob of angry Philadelphians. Seriously, those are a disgrace to your whole season, no matter how well (or poor) you play this year. An absolute travesty. IF y'all wear those when we play you this year, it won't even feel like a NFCE rivalry game. They really ****ed up an oppurtunity to bring a nostalgic feel to your 75th anniversary.

[OWUeagleMD]

If I were an Eagles' fan, I would storm the front office with a mob of angry Philadelphians. Seriously, those are a disgrace to your whole season, no matter how well (or poor) you play this year. An absolute travesty. IF y'all wear those when we play you this year, it won't even feel like a NFCE rivalry game. They really ****ed up an oppurtunity to bring a nostalgic feel to your 75th anniversary.

I don't like the jerseys. It doesn't seem fair to say they messed up an opportunity to bring a nostalgic feel for our 75th anniversary by wearing the very same uniforms they wore 75 years ago.

Ugly? Yes.
Disgraceful? Unfair.

[Number5]

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/CFEOFJOHPJAG/mcnabb_throwjersey_070425.jpg




Did McNabb start playing for LaSalle?

:D :D :D

Didn't you know him and Lionel Simmons were B.F.F.'s?

[dockeryfan]

:D :D :D

Didn't you know him and Lionel Simmons were B.F.F.'s?
Riding the L-Train...

[Number5]

Riding the L-Train...


Well, it could be worse....

He could be homies with "Randy Woods"...

[pjfootballer]

They look like old New Orleans/Portland/Boston Breakers USFL uniforms.

[Passizle]

Eagles need not worry. Come week two, McNabb will be smacked to the turf so much that his jersey will be "kelly" green in no time.

HTTR!!!

[dockeryfan]

Well, it could be worse....

He could be homies with "Randy Woods"...
Randy Woods, lol. Number5 did you go to LaSalle or or just a Big 5 fan?

[Number5]

Randy Woods, lol. Number5 did you go to LaSalle or or just a Big 5 fan?

A Big 5 fan..... :D

[BAFGA]

Well, it could be worse....

He could be homies with "Randy Woods"...

Or Tim Legler.....

[BAFGA]

All those jerseys need are the three crowns of Sweden on the front

http://www.scandinavica.com/shop/apparel/pic/hksverige.jpg

and you'd have the Swedish National Football team.


But could you imagine the cheerleaders if they were the Swedish National team? :yikes:

[carter23]

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/NLCINLLHPJAG/75thPC_10.jpg

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/NLCINLLHPJAG/75thPC_18.jpg

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/NLCINLLHPJAG/75thPC_1.jpg

[Diggs43]

now those are some intimidating uniforms.....:laugh:

[Stophovr6]

:yikes::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke:: puke:

I'll wait for my final judgement when I see them on the field. As for now.

:puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke:

[CPortJGibbs89]

What the **** you have to be kidding me, I feel like I am looking at an Arena football league team uniform :puke::puke::puke::puke:

[jrockster21]

SERIOUSLY? Are these the 1933 throwbacks? Those are just god awful.

[OWUeagleMD]

The other thread wasn't good enough?

Yeah, these jerseys are grosse.

For what this is worth (almost nothing): Back in December some guy on the Eagles Message Board reported that we would be wearing these jerseys in the upcomng season. Obviously he was flamed because he didn't have a link and claimed inside info. Now, it seems he is has been slightly vindicated. Another part of his initial report was that the Redskins, also celebrating their 75th, would wear a throwback for one of the games against Philly.

[Oldskool]

http://www.seomoz.org/images/upload/simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg

That uniform looks more like a South American Soccer jersey than anything else.

[CPortJGibbs89]

The other thread wasn't good enough?

Yeah, these jerseys are grosse.

For what this is worth (almost nothing): Back in December some guy on the Eagles Message Board reported that we would be wearing these jerseys in the upcomng season. Obviously he was flamed because he didn't have a link and claimed inside info. Now, it seems he is has been slightly vindicated. Another part of his initial report was that the Redskins, also celebrating their 75th, would wear a throwback for one of the games against Philly.The other thread did not have the pictures with the players wearing them so this thread made it to easy. I would love to see the Skins roll out a 75th anniv jersey but I hope I can still tell its the skins playing.... sorry last shot on the unis I promise..... haha

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

OMG, it looks like a 1970's soccer uniform. That jersey should say Pele' or somethin.

SWEET!

[Stophovr6]

No wonder Garcia isn't with the Eagles anymore. No gay man would be caught in a uniform like that.

[JohnnyUtah]

I can't believe that the Eagles are going to wear these during a Sept. 23 home game against the Lions. I really think that these are the most hideous throwbacks to bring back.

Eagles plan 75th anniversary season

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20070425_The_Eagles_will_celebrate_their_upcoming_ 75th_anniversary_season_with_replica_blue_and_yell ow_uniforms_from_their_first_game_as_a_franchise_i n_1933_.html

http://www.profootballtalk.com/BrazilEagles.jpghttp://media.philly.com/images/20070425_eagles_300.jpghttp://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/CFEOFJOHPJAG/mcnabb_throwjersey_070425.jpg

"The Eagles will don blue and yellow uniforms from 1933 to celebrate their upcoming 75th anniversary season.

The team will wear the uniforms, designed with the NFL and Reebok, during a Sept. 23 home game against the Lions.

The blue and yellow colors, reflective of the City of Philadelphia flag, were adopted by the Eagles when they replaced the bankrupt Frankford Yellow Jackets. William Penn incorporated the blue and yellow colors of Sweden to use in Philadelphia's flag. Swedes had settled the area.


"We will celebrate 75 years of Eagles football and the most passionate fans in the NFL during the 2007 season," Eagles chairman/CEO Jeffrey Lurie said at a press conference today.

The franchise will sell merchandise reflecting the colors, such as hats and jerseys.

The Eagles also will ask fans to vote on a team comprising the best players over the 75 years.


A heavyweight, 'authentic' 1933 jersey, like the one the players will wear in the throwback game, sell for $275. Other throwback jerseys sell for $80.

A possible hot item: A black, old-school style faux leather helmet with ear flaps and Eagles logo."




:puke:

[stwasm]

http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3721503#post3721503

[CaptChaos86]

Edit* Sorry just saw it was moved.

[dockeryfan]

Two threads on this are not enough. Even three.

I'm thinking of starting a fourth, because they are so ugly.

[JohnnyUtah]

Ha, my fault, guys. My internet is acting funny so my 'search' button isn't working right or something. I tried to see if there was already a thread on this. My fault.

They are ugly though.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

So they are only wearing them once? That's not a big deal then...

[Patrick86L]

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/CFEOFJOHPJAG/mcnabb_throwjersey_070425.jpg
.............

:puke::puke::puke:

[skinsn24]

Denver Nuggests jersey? People are just jelous of iverson

[ArmchairRedskin]

Holy crap! Those are some ugly jerseys and even uglier helmets. The Iggs should have their NFL card revoked for fielding those uniforms.

[FLRedskins]

Bad ....really Bad :doh: :eaglesuck

[bubba9497]

looks like a soccer jersey

edit**



OMG, it looks like a 1970's soccer uniform. That jersey should say Pele' or somethin.

SWEET!


That uniform looks more like a South American Soccer jersey than anything else.


see, I'm not the only one

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[hail2skins]

They're probably wearing them against the Lions because they feel that's their easiest game. Can you imagine if we lost on MNF to a team wearing that stuff?

[Number5]

They're probably wearing them against the Lions because they feel that's their easiest game. Can you imagine if we lost on MNF to a team wearing that stuff?


Word is that because its not a national game and the opponent isn't a rival. Either way, I might get a hat, but that's all..

[Grimm]

Those are seriously the ugliest jersys I have ever seen

[hail2skins]

Word is that because its not a national game and the opponent isn't a rival. Either way, I might get a hat, but that's all..

You KNOW you have to pick up one of those unis and send it to Westbrook36. Where's he been lately anyway?

[chipman5544]

those arent that bad though, i wish the skins would wear the old 1971 jerseys with the yellow helmets

[Walking Deadman]

The other thread wasn't good enough?

Yeah, these jerseys are grosse.

For what this is worth (almost nothing): Back in December some guy on the Eagles Message Board reported that we would be wearing these jerseys in the upcomng season. Obviously he was flamed because he didn't have a link and claimed inside info. Now, it seems he is has been slightly vindicated. Another part of his initial report was that the Redskins, also celebrating their 75th, would wear a throwback for one of the games against Philly.

He may be right......there is supposed to be a 75th anniversary throwback for the Skins this year (thanks to the DTC as one of the breakers of said news).

[TK]

Looks like fifty clowns got out of their two seater clown car after racing it in the Daytona 500 & puked on it. It should be called the Eagles clown vomit jersey.

[TheDoyler23]

I'm suprised they don't go with pink pants and burn out our retinas altogether.

Too ugly to tackle?

[WARLORD1863]

Didn't realize we were both hitting 75 this year.

Actually they are celebrating their 75 anniversary a year early, our organization started in 1932 and theirs in 1933. I guess Lurie just couldn't wait a moment longer to get these bad boy uniforms on his players. :)

[KSUskinfan]

They look like arena league uniforms. Those are fugly. It is going to be very odd playing the Eagles next year. I'm just so used to the hated green.

Oh well. It's football not a fashion show.

:logo:

[kevinklein]

I sure hope we're not on the field against those things. Blindness factor.