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86WARD
04-17-2012, 10:22 AM
There were no major changes to the Pittsburgh Steelers' jerseys when Nike revealed the new uniforms earlier this month but the Steelers plan to have a new/old look for the upcoming season according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. The team is holding a news conference Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. ET to unveil their throwback jersey to commemorate its 80th anniversary in Pittsburgh. In 2007, to celebrate their 75th season, the Steelers wore a variation of their early 1960s uniforms that featured gold helmets with black stripe, black jerseys with gold numbers and stripes, and white pants with black-and-gold side stripes. Pittsburgh has worn these throwback jerseys twice a year, including 2011 home games against the Ravens and Browns.

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suitanim
04-17-2012, 10:33 AM
They'll either go with the 70's block letters/numbers, or maybe the "Batman" from '66-'67. I think there was only one other significant change to the uniforms other than those two...

atlsteelers
04-17-2012, 10:38 AM
i am hoping for the block numbers, but i generally i hate the throw back uniforms

86WARD
04-17-2012, 11:20 AM
They'll either go with the 70's block letters/numbers, or maybe the "Batman" from '66-'67. I think there was only one other significant change to the uniforms other than those two...

I tend to agree. More so with those Batman ones. They were selling those on the Steelers website for the longest time and like you said, it's the only other major change to the jersey.

If I could chose, I'd take the block numbers from the 70's as well...

BnG_Hevn
04-17-2012, 11:24 AM
The 90s also had block numbers, right?

suitanim
04-17-2012, 11:49 AM
The 90s also had block numbers, right?They switched them in the late 90's i think. I bought my authentic's in 95 and they were still block letters....I know it wasn't TOO much later than that when they changed...

oneforthetoe
04-17-2012, 02:52 PM
As long as they don't wear the Steagles' unis I'm good.

ALLD
04-17-2012, 03:12 PM
Do you think if the Packers kept the same personnel, but wore Cleveland Browns uniforms they would lose 12 games this season?

Bluecoat96
04-17-2012, 03:38 PM
Oh. My. God.

http://prod.images.steelers.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/STEELERS/assets/images/imported/PIT/photos/clubimages/2012/04-April/04172012_80thSeasonThrowbackUniform_01--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.JPG?width=960&height=720

shutdown
04-17-2012, 03:41 PM
oh woooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.... those are.......... ummm......... yeah........

one side only
04-17-2012, 03:42 PM
Similar in some ways to the one they wore in 1995. Pretty sure the number on the 1995 version was too small and that's why they went with the prison-type numbers.

zulater
04-17-2012, 03:45 PM
Those uniform's put the ugh in ugly! God what were they thinking?

steelerdude15
04-17-2012, 03:48 PM
I can't believe they did this. What is this, soccer? There's a reason why its history...

zulater
04-17-2012, 03:49 PM
Well for all you guys who've been wanting the block numbers back...

:heh:

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 03:50 PM
Does this mean they're signing Plaxico to a one year deal?

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 03:53 PM
What helmet are they going to wear with this monstracity?

vader29
04-17-2012, 03:54 PM
:yuck2:

Burghfan58
04-17-2012, 03:58 PM
I guess they will have to change their name to the hornets when they wear these. Is there a stinger on the backside of the pants?

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 04:01 PM
Just read they will wear thier black helmets with this awesome uniform...:puke:

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 04:06 PM
http://prod.images.steelers.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/STEELERS/assets/images/imported/PIT/photos/clubimages/2012/04-April/04172012_80thSeasonThrowbackUniform_16--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.JPG?width=960&height=720

At least the socks tie it all together...:puke:

zulater
04-17-2012, 04:07 PM
http://prod.images.steelers.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/STEELERS/assets/images/imported/PIT/photos/clubimages/2012/04-April/04172012_80thSeasonThrowbackUniform_16--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.JPG?width=960&height=720

At least the socks tie it all together...:puke:

Oh my God! That looks like a rearview of the wicked witch from the Wizard of Oz!

zulater
04-17-2012, 04:13 PM
https://p.twimg.com/AqtmYB8CMAA7Q50.jpg

Looks a little better on Redman.

Hindes204
04-17-2012, 04:16 PM
They are celebrating 80 seasons, these are modeled after the 1934 uniforms. They tried the original 33 uniforms once and it didnt go over well. Im ok with these, its not a fashion contest, its about history.

zulater
04-17-2012, 04:18 PM
They are celebrating 80 seasons, these are modeled after the 1934 uniforms. They tried the original 33 uniforms once and it didnt go over well. Im ok with these, its not a fashion contest, its about history.

Still, those socks gotta go!

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 04:18 PM
https://p.twimg.com/AqtmYB8CMAA7Q50.jpg

Looks a little better on Redman.

He looks really happy too...

zulater
04-17-2012, 04:23 PM
He looks really happy too...

He actually is. He's tweeted on them several times already and he think's they're "sick". But in the good way. :heh:

vader29
04-17-2012, 04:24 PM
We should have guaranteed wins in those uniforms as the other team won't be able to do much except laugh at us.

86WARD
04-17-2012, 04:24 PM
The ugliest thing ever...good God who approves that?!?

suitanim
04-17-2012, 04:26 PM
Um..........no. I looked back at all the uni's and thought "Well, EVERYBODY hated those 33 throwbacks, so they won't go there again...Batman's were cool".

Fail.

What is wrong with Batman????

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4719402509_e5349b1ddd.jpg

vader29
04-17-2012, 04:26 PM
The ugliest thing ever...good God who approves that?!?

I think Goodell did.

polamalubeast
04-17-2012, 04:28 PM
WTF

Hindes204
04-17-2012, 04:29 PM
I guess I'm in the minority here...I kind of like them

vader29
04-17-2012, 04:31 PM
:horror:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148988_10150816501467812_383755122811_11681057_179 9550201_n.jpg

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 04:33 PM
:horror:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148988_10150816501467812_383755122811_11681057_179 9550201_n.jpg

Epic Fail!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bluecoat96
04-17-2012, 04:42 PM
:horror:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148988_10150816501467812_383755122811_11681057_179 9550201_n.jpg

Is that in a bathroom? Did they snap this photo right after Isaac got done dropping a deuce?

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 04:45 PM
Is that in a bathroom? Did they snap this photo right after Isaac got done dropping a deuce?

No it has been reported he took this picture right after throwing up!

O'Malley
04-17-2012, 04:46 PM
Of course if they win with these uniforms I will love them, but......... You know the rest!

zulater
04-17-2012, 05:50 PM
There's a reason these jerseys were from 1932..... it's 2012 now though, so send them back!!! lol

James Harrison tweet.

ALLD
04-17-2012, 06:26 PM
Is the offense going to bring back the "23 skiddoo" double reverse play that was buried in 1940?

steelerdude15
04-17-2012, 07:05 PM
There's a reason these jerseys were from 1932..... it's 2012 now though, so send them back!!! lol
James Harrison tweet.

James there from 1934.... :chuckle:

tube517
04-17-2012, 07:21 PM
:horror:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148988_10150816501467812_383755122811_11681057_179 9550201_n.jpg


Almost blends in w/the bathroom :chuckle:

Godfather
04-17-2012, 08:50 PM
http://prod.images.steelers.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/STEELERS/assets/images/imported/PIT/photos/clubimages/2012/04-April/04172012_80thSeasonThrowbackUniform_16--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.JPG?width=960&height=720

At least the socks tie it all together...:puke:

They'll have to change their theme song from "Renegade" to "No Rain".

GoSlash27
04-17-2012, 09:06 PM
They'll either go with the 70's block letters/numbers, or maybe the "Batman" from '66-'67. I think there was only one other significant change to the uniforms other than those two...

Fail.

Count Steeler
04-18-2012, 05:24 AM
C'mon. How many would love to see Redman's expression when he was told, "here, put this on".

suitanim
04-18-2012, 05:32 AM
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/lexeatsglue/Bleedingeyeguy.gif

suitanim
04-18-2012, 05:33 AM
Worst.
Jersey.
Ever.

And they are walking right into all the "prison uniform" jokes.

venom
04-18-2012, 05:38 AM
The Broncos are laughing at them


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c7nYy6rLbUM/T3EtmNlApVI/AAAAAAAABl8/p_e7JI2D3rw/s1600/broncos-throwback.jpg

venom
04-18-2012, 05:39 AM
The worst part is that the Steelers most likely will wear them during a National Televised game

Love them throw-up jerseys

venom
04-18-2012, 06:23 AM
What would be funny is that the Steelers make the Super Bowl and wear that crap , lol

Burghfan58
04-18-2012, 06:42 AM
I guess the only good thing about these unis is Ben won't have any problem finding his recievers.

X-Terminator
04-18-2012, 07:49 AM
Eh, I won't be buying one anyway, so I don't really care. Besides, it's about celebrating history - it ain't a fashion show or popularity contest.

LLT
04-18-2012, 08:09 AM
Eh, I won't be buying one anyway, so I don't really care. Besides, it's about celebrating history - it ain't a fashion show or popularity contest.

My thoughts also.

Hindes204
04-18-2012, 09:17 AM
My thoughts also.

Myself and Chidi said pretty much the same thing in this thread and the other one

GodfatherofSoul
04-18-2012, 11:30 AM
http://prod.images.steelers.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/STEELERS/assets/images/imported/PIT/photos/clubimages/2012/04-April/04172012_80thSeasonThrowbackUniform_16--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.JPG?width=960&height=720

At least the socks tie it all together...:puke:

Now we've got to worry about houses falling on our players

SteelerEmpire
04-18-2012, 11:41 AM
http://prod.images.steelers.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/STEELERS/assets/images/imported/PIT/photos/clubimages/2012/04-April/04172012_80thSeasonThrowbackUniform_16--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.JPG?width=960&height=720

At least the socks tie it all together...:puke:

The wicked witches of west Penn. ?
http://thisismeforallitsworthjournal.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/wicked20witch20of20the20east.jpg

O'Malley
04-18-2012, 02:17 PM
Sad to say but the more I see them the more they are actually growing on me!!!! There not as bad to me as they were yesterday.. I actually kinda like em now.

O'Malley
04-18-2012, 02:18 PM
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s320x320/532991_222548311178214_120203294746050_325677_2530 6672_n.jpg

O'Malley
04-18-2012, 02:21 PM
http://prod.images.steelers.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/STEELERS/assets/images/imported/PIT/photos/clubimages/2012/04-April/04172012_80thSeasonPressConference_Art-Rooney-II_Isaac-Redman_03--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg?width=960&height=720

I have to admit they look alright... Still not as bad as Denver or Green Bay IMO...

Hindes204
04-18-2012, 03:35 PM
Sad to say but the more I see them the more they are actually growing on me!!!! There not as bad to me as they were yesterday.. I actually kinda like em now.

Haha....nice!!! Thats the spirit O'Malley!!!

suitanim
04-18-2012, 04:51 PM
I hate them more every time I see them. PLUS I know the Browns fans will be up in my grill about the whole prison thing...it's a lose/lose.

O'Malley
04-18-2012, 05:16 PM
Haha....nice!!! Thats the spirit O'Malley!!!

Ya Buddy!

O'Malley
04-18-2012, 05:17 PM
I hate them more every time I see them. PLUS I know the Browns fans will be up in my grill about the whole prison thing...it's a lose/lose.

Why would anybody care what a Browns fan has to say?

suitanim
04-19-2012, 05:34 AM
Why would anybody care what a Browns fan has to say?

You obviously have no idea what it is like to live among them every day.

O'Malley
04-19-2012, 04:35 PM
You obviously have no idea what it is like to live among them every day.

Nope... I live around Seahawk fans every day... Pick your poison...:drink:

SMR
04-19-2012, 06:25 PM
You obviously have no idea what it is like to live among them every day.

I live with with them every day (Akron, Ohio), however, whatever them Brownies dish out, I can take and give it right back to 'em.

I suggest you man up and do likewise.

:wink02:

suitanim
04-20-2012, 10:20 AM
I live with with them every day (Akron, Ohio), however, whatever them Brownies dish out, I can take and give it right back to 'em.

I suggest you man up and do likewise.

:wink02:



Interesting. I live in Hartville.

Man up?

How do you "man up" against an annoyance? It's like living with giant whiny bedbugs...

fansince'76
04-20-2012, 10:54 AM
I live around Seahawk fans every day...

I'm glad I moved out of Anchorage when I did (1996) - I'd have probably been arrested for assault living around those whiny babies.

O'Malley
04-20-2012, 04:14 PM
I'm glad I moved out of Anchorage when I did (1996) - I'd have probably been arrested for assault living around those whiny babies.

I hear ya.. I hear Ref won the game daily... I just tell them they are mad because that is the only Super Bowl they'll ever be in..

SMR
04-20-2012, 04:55 PM
Interesting. I live in Hartville.

Man up?

How do you "man up" against an annoyance? It's like living with giant whiny bedbugs...

LOL, it was sort of a "play on words" on my part. In a way, I pity the Brownies fans and so I "man up" and treat them like children. Cold? Maybe, but they ain't got nothing on the Steelers or even us fans.