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SteelerEmpire
04-17-2012, 04:25 PM
Sheesh. Don't know weather to throw up or call the cops to report that their's an escaped convict on the loose. I had a feeling they were gonna come with these. Oh well, the upside is that it's different than the one's we had.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/581481_10150767469394905_146175949904_9300381_1106 987159_n.jpg

Steelers Unveil Throwback Jerseys for 80th Season Celebration

During a press conference at Heinz Field today, the Steelers unveiled their throwback uniforms that they will wear during selected games of the 2012 season. The Steelers are celebrating their 80th season and will don the throwback uniforms for two games.

LINK: http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Unveil-Throwback-Jerseys-for-80th-Season-Celebration/2f1ff7f3-4584-4a7f-afe3-cc918b98f6a9

SteelerEmpire
04-17-2012, 04:32 PM
You gotta be kiddin me...lol. To Redman: I know all you can do is laugh as well... lol.

Attack of the killer bee's !
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536634_10101508804904693_2257393_69445602_86663395 7_n.jpg

stillers4me
04-17-2012, 05:10 PM
O...M...G....

I just pray we don't wear those in primetime. :horror:

SMR
04-17-2012, 05:17 PM
Uh...
...wow?

ShutDown24
04-17-2012, 05:23 PM
I was convinced the OP was a joke until I clicked the link...

stillers4me
04-17-2012, 05:30 PM
Steelers Depot‏@Steelersdepot
The new 2012 Steeler slogan: "Steelers Football.. Bee There!


.

zulater
04-17-2012, 05:37 PM
Someone tweeted "Ben Bumbleburger?" :chuckle:

XxKnightxX
04-17-2012, 05:38 PM
Theres an earlier pic of Redman posing in that uniform in the bathroom. Yeah took me two seconds to speak my mind out on that one. The unis are ehh, okay whatever. IMHO they look like Old School Prison uniforms.

salamander
04-17-2012, 05:42 PM
I like what the uniforms represent, but I don't like the uni's themselves. lol.

Count Steeler
04-17-2012, 05:42 PM
Don't agree with this one Art. Yuck!

shutdown
04-17-2012, 05:42 PM
Pouncey Tries on new Uniform:
http://images.wikia.com/simpsons/images/5/5a/SimpBumblebeeMan_f.png

vader29
04-17-2012, 05:42 PM
Baron Batch:

"the new throwback jerseys are wild. Maybe ill dye the fro with stripes that week to match"

vader29
04-17-2012, 05:43 PM
Pouncey Tries on new Uniform:
http://images.wikia.com/simpsons/images/5/5a/SimpBumblebeeMan_f.png

That's Casey Hampton.

stillers4me
04-17-2012, 05:46 PM
Someone tweeted "Ben Bumbleburger?" :chuckle:

:lol:

I just hope the guys are good sports and have some fun with it.

Now the real question....how many years are we going to have to look at these monstrosities????????

stillers4me
04-17-2012, 05:47 PM
James Harrison‏@jharrison9292
There's a reason these jerseys were from 1932..... it's 2012 now though, so send them back!!! lol http://fb.me/1FqMEi1dB (http://t.co/yfEX9StB)

GodfatherofSoul
04-17-2012, 05:51 PM
Wow, this is horrible! Someone needs firing! The only good thing about these jerseys is I don't have to worry about all the stupid retro jersey weekends. What was so wrong with the rugby jerseys?

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRfVyNaUP3ftKnfSCN6uF_ttOtIQ9BZX qkZL62UEdm_Fu7Z9Y80OQ

Count Steeler
04-17-2012, 05:53 PM
Did they purposely try to beat the Jets and Packers for the WORST throwbacks? Is it April 1st?

Was Art trying to give Goodell the finger? He ended up poking himself in the eye. These are awful.

Count Steeler
04-17-2012, 05:55 PM
And they have to wear them twice? If we are the home team in the SB, we should wear them. No way an opponent will take us seriously in these jail house pajamas.

Wear them once and burn them. Please!

Psycho Ward 86
04-17-2012, 06:20 PM
Pittsburgh Bumblebees!

ALLD
04-17-2012, 06:24 PM
More like throw UP uniforms. They look like soccer uniforms from a third world country.

JayC
04-17-2012, 07:28 PM
gross. more like throwaway

tube517
04-17-2012, 07:39 PM
These "uniforms" could cause some serious injuries. I thought Goodhell was for safety. These could blind the opposing WR and leave them defenseless. Shame on the NFL.

Chidi29
04-17-2012, 07:47 PM
You guys are crazy, those are awesome.

It's paying homage to a part of history I bet most Steelers' fans don't even know exists. Have to pay repsect to the players that got you here today. Luby DiMelio, this post is for you!

tube517
04-17-2012, 07:52 PM
You guys are crazy, those are awesome.

It's paying homage to a part of history I bet most Steelers' fans don't even know exists. Have to pay repsect to the players that got you here today. Luby DiMelio, this post is for you!

I actually like this one better:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRfVyNaUP3ftKnfSCN6uF_ttOtIQ9BZX qkZL62UEdm_Fu7Z9Y80OQ

GutterflowerSteel
04-17-2012, 08:34 PM
Talk about FUGLY lol

Shoes
04-17-2012, 08:39 PM
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z211/vestkap/stooges.jpg

tube517
04-17-2012, 09:01 PM
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z211/vestkap/stooges.jpg

:rofl2: perfect timing. The movie is out now

ShutDown24
04-17-2012, 10:38 PM
The article was deleted? Something is fishy here - I hope...

Dodt
04-17-2012, 11:51 PM
uggg, hopefully this jersey is for only this season. would of rather seen a composite of two early jerseys the bumble bee as the main design with the city crest on the shoulder, no numbers on the front at all , and a black helmet with a grey facemask .

Hindes204
04-17-2012, 11:56 PM
You guys are crazy, those are awesome.

It's paying homage to a part of history I bet most Steelers' fans don't even know exists. Have to pay repsect to the players that got you here today. Luby DiMelio, this post is for you!

I guess me and you are the minority...I agree 100% with what you said. I said kind of the same thing in the other thread.

I actually like the uniform

oneforthetoe
04-18-2012, 12:35 AM
I don't mind them that much. They are certainly better than the Packers' retros.

Count Steeler
04-18-2012, 05:22 AM
It's a matter of taste guys. I don't think you are crazy for liking them Chidi29 and Hinds. They are not to my liking. Just because they wore these back in the 30's does not make them visually appealing to me. I don't care if we win the Super Bowl in them. They are ugly. To my taste.

suitanim
04-18-2012, 05:37 AM
Wow, this is horrible! Someone needs firing! The only good thing about these jerseys is I don't have to worry about all the stupid retro jersey weekends. What was so wrong with the rugby jerseys?

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRfVyNaUP3ftKnfSCN6uF_ttOtIQ9BZX qkZL62UEdm_Fu7Z9Y80OQ

That's why I was so sure they would move far, far away from this idea. The rugby jerseys were not popular at all, and you would figure they'd KNOW that. Now they have a monstrosity that is even worse...

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/lexeatsglue/Bleedingeyeguy.gif

GoSlash27
04-18-2012, 06:29 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f6S_wjsSDo

steeldevil
04-18-2012, 08:22 AM
Meh I hated them at first but now I think they're okay...

venom
04-18-2012, 08:43 AM
We are off to the Steelers game !!!!!! http://media.healthkismet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bumble_bees2.jpg

Carolina Steelers
04-18-2012, 08:52 AM
We are off to the Steelers game !!!!!! http://media.healthkismet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bumble_bees2.jpg

Thats funny. @ 1st i didnt like them like alot of other people, but dare i say it growing on me a little:behindsofa:

SteelerEmpire
04-18-2012, 02:07 PM
When the time comes for the team to don these uniforms, I'll just can't help think of all 11 of them out there on the field like this: ... a bunch of clowns...

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg220/donpayasos/img008.jpg

SteelGhost
04-18-2012, 10:14 PM
If they had cheerleaders, they could be dressed like this :lol:

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4846699321885510&id=fcfd44be2a7af1eed95c511b7af4f27a

Chidi29
04-18-2012, 10:34 PM
It's a matter of taste guys. I don't think you are crazy for liking them Chidi29 and Hinds. They are not to my liking. Just because they wore these back in the 30's does not make them visually appealing to me. I don't care if we win the Super Bowl in them. They are ugly. To my taste.

It's not the fact I like the color scheme. I don't. But at the same time, when did Steelers' fans care about what they were wearing instead of what they did in them?

I just love the homage to 1934. It's a great tribute to a time most people don't even know about or realize exists.

Edman
04-18-2012, 10:43 PM
At first I was WTF, now they're just kinda meh.

The bumblebee look grows on you. Still crap though.

suitanim
04-19-2012, 05:39 AM
It's not the fact I like the color scheme. I don't. But at the same time, when did Steelers' fans care about what they were wearing instead of what they did in them?

I just love the homage to 1934. It's a great tribute to a time most people don't even know about or realize exists.

It's thinking like that that led to the monstrosity that is the blue turf in Boise, or the trailer trash uni's of the Oregon Ducks. It's about pride in appearance. These uniforms are an atrocity...there are other, better ways to honor the past.

Dino 6 Rings
04-19-2012, 12:48 PM
I think I may buy one just to be the Only person for 1000 miles sporting one of them on game day...yeah...I'll be "that guy"

suitanim
04-19-2012, 04:03 PM
I think I may buy one just to be the Only person for 1000 miles sporting one of them on game day...yeah...I'll be "that guy"

Both the opposing fans and Steelers fans should, and probably will, douse you with beer. But, in the case of this uniform, it could only improve it's appearance...

ALLD
04-19-2012, 05:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-WTzYD0Us
.
Who knew Belushi was a Steelers fan

KeiselPower99
04-19-2012, 05:43 PM
I like em. I'll buy one as I'm sure they will be for this year only. I love that they went that far back to find a uniform. I just wanna know when Johnny Blood McNally will be on the field.

SteelerFanInStl
04-19-2012, 06:09 PM
That's got to be the ugliest jersey I've ever seen. It's hard for me to believe that the Steelers organization would voluntarily choose to wear those.

SMR
04-19-2012, 06:12 PM
We are off to the Steelers game !!!!!! http://media.healthkismet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bumble_bees2.jpg

Is the really you Venom (on the left, of course)!

Moose
04-20-2012, 06:12 AM
OMG !! Mr. Rooney, are you F++KIN kidding me !!?? First of all, why in the hell do we have to do the 'throwback 'uniforms anyway, they are history for a reason...... and secondly, our team wearing this crap, LOL, they better be ready to fight !!

Count Steeler
04-20-2012, 06:23 AM
It's not the fact I like the color scheme. I don't. But at the same time, when did Steelers' fans care about what they were wearing instead of what they did in them?

I just love the homage to 1934. It's a great tribute to a time most people don't even know about or realize exists.

Yes, before 1969 the Steelers existed. Woefully, but they existed.

Much like this current Pirates era, circa 1992 to the present and beyond, not much to commemorate in 80 years. We could have paid homage without looking ridiculous.

Sorry, I know this uniform is growing on some here, but these uniforms just look horrific.

X-Terminator
04-20-2012, 07:23 AM
Seriously people...it's a jersey. It's just for 2 games this season and it's for celebrating history. Why are so many people getting their panties in a knot? By the way some of you are acting, you'd think the Steelers are switching to that jersey for good.

Chill out.

suitanim
04-20-2012, 10:26 AM
By the way, in 1934, the Steelers (nee Pirates) went 2-10.

People thought the offense didn't score much last year....in 1934, they only scored 10 or more points in 3 games, and they were shut out in 6 games.

Nadroj 20
04-20-2012, 11:38 AM
We can still state whether or not we like them. I personally do not but I do respect why we are going to wear them. We aren't doing it for the hell of it. We are paying respect to a team from the past and I have no problem with that at all.

I wouldn't care if they wear them every game. All I care about is the final score.

SteelerEmpire
04-20-2012, 11:57 AM
By the way, in 1934, the Steelers (nee Pirates) went 2-10.

People thought the offense didn't score much last year....in 1934, they only scored 10 or more points in 3 games, and they were shut out in 6 games.

What's probably often overlooked and amazing is that this team survived 40 yrs of absolute dreadfulness before the winning began. You'd think they would have gotten disbanded before then.

suitanim
04-20-2012, 12:04 PM
What's probably often overlooked and amazing is that this team survived 40 yrs of absolute dreadfulness before the winning began. You'd think they would have gotten disbanded before then.

I guess maybe I am so prejudiced because I really want to see the team in the Batman uni's...if one of the goals of this (stated or not, it is...if only from the NFL's standpoint) is to make some extra jack off this through additional uni sales, this ain't the way to go about it. I hated the rugby jerseys, and almost liked the last throwback's enough to buy one, but most definitely would have snapped up the batman.

This I wouldn't take if it was free.

Chidi29
04-20-2012, 12:50 PM
What's probably often overlooked and amazing is that this team survived 40 yrs of absolute dreadfulness before the winning began. You'd think they would have gotten disbanded before then.

Especially when you're talking about starting a team during the Great Depression.

Though to be fair, we did almost lose the team to Boston (kind of).

tube517
04-20-2012, 03:05 PM
By the way, in 1934, the Steelers (nee Pirates) went 2-10.

People thought the offense didn't score much last year....in 1934, they only scored 10 or more points in 3 games, and they were shut out in 6 games.

Clearly running a 2012 Colts offense. :chuckle:

Count Steeler
04-20-2012, 03:34 PM
Seriously people...it's a jersey. It's just for 2 games this season and it's for celebrating history. Why are so many people getting their panties in a knot? By the way some of you are acting, you'd think the Steelers are switching to that jersey for good.

Chill out.

Yes it is just a jersey. But we are liable to go blind watching them for 8 or so hours. However, if we make the SB this year, we MUST wear them.

SteelGhost
04-20-2012, 06:17 PM
Seriously people...it's a jersey. It's just for 2 games this season and it's for celebrating history. Why are so many people getting their panties in a knot? By the way some of you are acting, you'd think the Steelers are switching to that jersey for good.

Chill out.

^^THIS

I have no problem to see them playing in those ugly unis, I just want to see them win :thumbsup:

tube517
09-15-2012, 10:03 AM
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A213oQHCUAED_es.jpg

Sent from a jive turkee

polamalubeast
09-15-2012, 10:11 AM
this is awful

GodfatherofSoul
09-15-2012, 10:40 AM
By the way, in 1934, the Steelers (nee Pirates) went 2-10.

People thought the offense didn't score much last year....in 1934, they only scored 10 or more points in 3 games, and they were shut out in 6 games.

Lemme guess...Mortimer Arians was OC that year?

salamander
09-15-2012, 11:48 AM
Ugh... :wtf:

pepsyman1
09-15-2012, 12:22 PM
Lemme guess...Mortimer Arians was OC that year?

That's funny stuff.

stillers4me
09-15-2012, 12:30 PM
Ditch the socks. Please.

The WH
09-15-2012, 12:57 PM
Well, some of you were pining for the block numbers to be back. See what you get?

tube517
09-15-2012, 01:16 PM
These GQ uniforms will be worn for the team photo.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/9/15/3337162/steelers-throwback-jersey-uniform-2012-team-photos-games-wearing


Tribune-Review reporter Mark Kaboly tweeted Saturday the Steelers plan to wear their throwback uniforms for the 2012 team picture, strongly suggesting they either don't feel the need to keep a copy of the 2012 team photo around, or they haven't sold many of the "imprisoned bumblebee" jerseys, and they're looking for some marketing help.


The Steelers will wear these uniforms against Washington Oct. 28 and against Baltimore Nov. 18.

Mach1
09-15-2012, 01:16 PM
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s480x480/377656_10151187584379905_1509682872_n.jpg

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/9089095.jpg

steelreserve
09-15-2012, 01:50 PM
well. That's nice and dumb.

Steelman
09-15-2012, 01:57 PM
Seriously, worst throwback jerseys of all time.

SteelerFanInStl
09-15-2012, 02:01 PM
Those are so ugly that there isn't even a word to describe them.

tube517
09-15-2012, 02:02 PM
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s480x480/377656_10151187584379905_1509682872_n.jpg

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/9089095.jpg

Wait,did Paul Stanley join Stryper? :chuckle:

Moose
09-15-2012, 03:07 PM
Ridiculous looking mess !! I'm sure Harrison will look just lovely in this is bumblee outfit. Really Mr Rooney.....this is the best you can chose from ??!! No wonder the players are lining up to get on the injured can not play list ! I'm going to be embarrased to be a fan in a Steeler jersey watching these poor men running around in that crap. I just do not understand the theory of 'throw backs'....they are THROW BACKs for a reason !! Leave the ugly, moronic, crap in the garbage file damnit .

Nadroj 20
09-15-2012, 03:19 PM
At least the guys are having fun with it lol.

They know they look ridiculus!

salamander
09-15-2012, 03:58 PM
Just as a comparison, here's the Redskins' new throwback jersey for this year...

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1112170/gg7yvl_medium.jpg

Much better looking than the Steelers' bumblebee look, imo.

polamalubeast
09-15-2012, 04:03 PM
eagles in 2007

http://leftfielduniforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/PhiladelphiaEaglesThrowback.jpg

Nadroj 20
09-15-2012, 04:34 PM
Neither of those compare to the these steelers uni's. The box around the numbers is terrible.

ALLD
09-15-2012, 05:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-WTzYD0Us


"But NOOOooooooooo!!!"

fansince'76
09-15-2012, 10:05 PM
Lemme guess...Mortimer Arians was OC that year?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Rs53-MPsJaI/SK4qOPSLTgI/AAAAAAAAGqs/ee_zZovqgxY/s400/mortimer+snerd-1.jpg

:chuckle:

86WARD
09-16-2012, 07:50 AM
eagles in 2007

http://leftfielduniforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/PhiladelphiaEaglesThrowback.jpg

Equally as bad as the Steelers...maybe not as bad...

Having said that, I like how ugly the jerseys are and how pissed off people get at them...but let's not forget, it's not shot the jersey as much as it is honoring that era...

Mean Joe
09-25-2012, 10:35 AM
Does anyone know if/when these uniforms will be worn? What game(s)?

I really hated these at first but the have grown on me just a bit. I received a catalog from the Steelers store back in the spring that said you could purchase the 80th anniversary jerseys. Now that I have decided to get one for my collection I cannot find them on the Steelers site or NFL shop. Anyone know what happened?

I've seen some for sale online that appear to be fake web sites out of China. Any knowledge of a reliable source would also be appreciated. Thanks!

vader29
09-25-2012, 10:42 AM
They announced that they will be worn at home against the Redskins and Ravens.

Mean Joe
09-25-2012, 10:56 AM
Thanks vader! I figured the Ravens. They always seem to wear them against the Ravens. I think maybe its because it helps distinguish them apart, especially the yellow helmets vs the black. IMO. :noidea:

steelpride12
09-25-2012, 12:08 PM
I say everytime the Steelers wear these uniforms Harrison will get a fine and I blame BA for that.

steel striker
09-25-2012, 02:40 PM
I can say only one thing BARF!

vader29
10-11-2012, 10:39 AM
I really hated these at first but the have grown on me just a bit. I received a catalog from the Steelers store back in the spring that said you could purchase the 80th anniversary jerseys. Now that I have decided to get one for my collection I cannot find them on the Steelers site or NFL shop. Anyone know what happened?

I've seen some for sale online that appear to be fake web sites out of China. Any knowledge of a reliable source would also be appreciated. Thanks!

Just got an email that they are available for purchase at the official Steelers website, they ship in 2-3 weeks.
http://shop.steelers.com/catalog/jersey/

suitanim
10-11-2012, 10:55 AM
If they gave these things away free with a gallon of milk I wouldn't take one. Yuck. Who would BUY one?

86WARD
10-11-2012, 11:51 AM
I'd take it free with milk. Milks expensive...they should give a lot free with it.

Butch
10-11-2012, 01:26 PM
I know there are some who didn't love the ones we have been wearing but I loved them.

As for the current version I would rather get paper cuts on my eye's than to have to look at them.

86WARD
10-11-2012, 04:54 PM
I've almost done a full 180 on them. I like them more and more when people say they don't like them and it's really not about the jersey so much as honoring that time period. I'm good with them now...

Mamaduck43
10-11-2012, 05:56 PM
I have developed a liking for them, too - - one thing that is good is that we will get a lot of flak and ribbing about them, and that will bond the guys together.... But they are kind of neat looking, too... I just saw them on the Steelers site, and I just might get one....