Haven't done one of these in a while. Let's take a closer look at a jersey from my modest collection.
The Jersey: Cornell, 1977-79, the first three years of former Dartmouth legend Bob Blackman's coaching stint in Ithaca.
How It Was Acquired: eBay, about $40-$50. Considering the jersey's vintage and uniqueness, I'd call that a bargain.
Who Wore It: Good question. I found a '77 roster on an eBay program listing, but no No. 53 was listed. Considering the size of the jersey, my money's on a lineman.
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| And you thought Rawlings was just those guys who handed out the Gold Glove awards after the baseball season. |
Who Made It: Rawlings, a name you don't normally see on football jerseys.
Size: A very roomy XL. My other Rawlings football jersey is the same way.
Jersey Construction: Mesh, mesh, mesh. The team name and numbers are screened on. The screen printing is extremely thick, almost like plastic.
Design: You can read more about that here, but it's definitely different. Curved numbers, long sleeves (although a few teams, like Princeton, also had long sleeves during this period, they were definitely on their way out), HY-OOGE sleeve numbers and a big ol' CORNELL across the top. The shirt has a rounded neckline, another jersey element that was on its way out by the late 70s. (My original graphic had a v-neck; it's been corrected below).
Condition: Well worn; a few small tears here and there, and one of the numbers is cracking.
Final Verdict: A really unique jersey from a time when the uniforms were better than the team itself.
Can't get enough from the Big Red? Check out these uniforms: 2016, 2015, 2013-14, 1999-2001, 1994, 1985-89, 1987, 1983-84, 1977-82, 1967-75, 1966, 1965, 1961-64, 1952, 1950-51. Rivalry week: Cornell-Penn.
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