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Dec 22, 2021 at 11:17 AM
- 49erFaithful6
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Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
Dec 22, 2021 at 11:19 AM
- DonnieDarko
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
never want to see them used ever again
i cringe when i see fans wearing them
Dec 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM
- 49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by DonnieDarko:looked good as a fan alternate jersey, but def not on gamedays
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
never want to see them used ever again
i cringe when i see fans wearing them
Dec 22, 2021 at 11:36 AM
- 49ersRing
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
Yes. Even if you were ok with the idea/aesthetic of them, the lack of contrast on the numbers made them really hard to read.
Dec 22, 2021 at 11:39 AM
- Crown
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Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
never want to see them used ever again
i cringe when i see fans wearing them
just the worst.
Dec 22, 2021 at 11:45 AM
- GangstaGangsta
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Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
Yes. Even if you were ok with the idea/aesthetic of them, the lack of contrast on the numbers made them really hard to read.
I scratch my head every time I see the raiders wearing the white jerseys with the silver numbers. You might as well not even have numbers on the jersey.
Dec 22, 2021 at 12:46 PM
- CatchMaster80
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Originally posted by Dr_Bill_Walsh:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I remember when they wore the silver but one reason they switched to gold was that it fit the team name better. After all, it wasn't called the silver rush. The stadium name is perfect for the Niners since Levis were invented during the gold rush.
Not all "49ers" came to California to pan for gold…in fact the majority who actually made riches didn't even mine, but earned their riches exploiting the needs of the miners for supplies (Levi Strauss being a famous example).
Silver helmets, like it or not, are part of the team's uniform legacy and should be honored just for its pure quirkiness. Not every NFL uniform component has to make sense, especially for throwbacks (where a lot of times the whole point of wearing them is they're unique and quirky):
- real life Buccaneers in the 1600's I'm sure didn't wear bright creamsicle orange
- Boston Patriots for sure as hell didn't have RED coats
…Broncos don't have orange manes, Eagles aren't green, etc. etc.
That's not the point. They switched to gold because they felt it was more in keeping with the 49ers theme. The old logo showed a guy panning for gold. The newspapers referred to therm as the Prospectors. If they really want a throwback then go all the way back to the red helmets.
Dec 22, 2021 at 12:56 PM
- 5_Golden_Rings
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Ew gross. We can't not have gold helmets. EEEEWWWWW.
The only helmet change I'd be interested in is maybe blinging up the gold a bit for a game. I'd be okay with some gold flek. But the shell must remain GOLD.
Look at these babies, made even more attractive by Jimmy's Jeff Garcia impersonation:
The only helmet change I'd be interested in is maybe blinging up the gold a bit for a game. I'd be okay with some gold flek. But the shell must remain GOLD.
Look at these babies, made even more attractive by Jimmy's Jeff Garcia impersonation:
Dec 22, 2021 at 1:01 PM
- 5_Golden_Rings
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Originally posted by Dr_Bill_Walsh:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I remember when they wore the silver but one reason they switched to gold was that it fit the team name better. After all, it wasn't called the silver rush. The stadium name is perfect for the Niners since Levis were invented during the gold rush.
Not all "49ers" came to California to pan for gold…in fact the majority who actually made riches didn't even mine, but earned their riches exploiting the needs of the miners for supplies (Levi Strauss being a famous example).
Silver helmets, like it or not, are part of the team's uniform legacy and should be honored just for its pure quirkiness. Not every NFL uniform component has to make sense, especially for throwbacks (where a lot of times the whole point of wearing them is they're unique and quirky):
- real life Buccaneers in the 1600's I'm sure didn't wear bright creamsicle orange
- Boston Patriots for sure as hell didn't have RED coats
…Broncos don't have orange manes, Eagles aren't green, etc. etc.
That's not the point. They switched to gold because they felt it was more in keeping with the 49ers theme. The old logo showed a guy panning for gold. The newspapers referred to therm as the Prospectors. If they really want a throwback then go all the way back to the red helmets.
"Go first class or don't go at all" - Tony Morabito. Gold helmets = first class. Silver helmets= middle seat near the wing. Red helmets = seats by the lavatory.
[ Edited by 5_Golden_Rings on Dec 22, 2021 at 1:02 PM ]
Dec 22, 2021 at 1:08 PM
- CatchMaster80
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It really doesn't matter unless they're talking about a permanent change, which they aren't. During the 50s when I first started watching the team it seemed like the uniforms were changing every other year. They were Oregon before Nike even existed.
Dec 23, 2021 at 5:02 AM
- 5_Golden_Rings
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
It really doesn't matter unless they're talking about a permanent change, which they aren't. During the 50s when I first started watching the team it seemed like the uniforms were changing every other year. They were Oregon before Nike even existed.
Man you're an OG 49er fan. Respek.
Dec 23, 2021 at 7:07 AM
- KowboyKiller
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White throwbacks for the titans tonight. 
I certainly was not a fan of the black jerseys because they were cliche and looked like pajamas more than a football uniform. But if they had to do it I always thought it should be in the style of the 94 throwbacks. Red numbers with a gold drop shadow, gold name plates, and a gold stripe in the middle of the red stripes on the pants, I actually wouldn't mind that.
Originally posted by Crown:
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
never want to see them used ever again
i cringe when i see fans wearing them
just the worst.
I certainly was not a fan of the black jerseys because they were cliche and looked like pajamas more than a football uniform. But if they had to do it I always thought it should be in the style of the 94 throwbacks. Red numbers with a gold drop shadow, gold name plates, and a gold stripe in the middle of the red stripes on the pants, I actually wouldn't mind that.
Dec 24, 2021 at 7:18 AM
- 5_Golden_Rings
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Originally posted by KowboyKiller:
White throwbacks for the titans tonight.
Originally posted by Crown:
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
never want to see them used ever again
i cringe when i see fans wearing them
just the worst.
I certainly was not a fan of the black jerseys because they were cliche and looked like pajamas more than a football uniform. But if they had to do it I always thought it should be in the style of the 94 throwbacks. Red numbers with a gold drop shadow, gold name plates, and a gold stripe in the middle of the red stripes on the pants, I actually wouldn't mind that.
Best I could do in the amount of time I felt like allocating to this
Here's a much cooler one someone who actually was dedicating to doing well made (but it's more of a version of the late 90s uniforms):
Dec 24, 2021 at 9:20 AM
- Niners99
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Originally posted by 5_Golden_Rings:
Originally posted by KowboyKiller:
White throwbacks for the titans tonight.
Originally posted by Crown:
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
never want to see them used ever again
i cringe when i see fans wearing them
just the worst.
I certainly was not a fan of the black jerseys because they were cliche and looked like pajamas more than a football uniform. But if they had to do it I always thought it should be in the style of the 94 throwbacks. Red numbers with a gold drop shadow, gold name plates, and a gold stripe in the middle of the red stripes on the pants, I actually wouldn't mind that.
Best I could do in the amount of time I felt like allocating to this
Here's a much cooler one someone who actually was dedicating to doing well made (but it's more of a version of the late 90s uniforms):
🤮
Dec 24, 2021 at 9:25 AM
- 5_Golden_Rings
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Originally posted by Niners99:
Originally posted by 5_Golden_Rings:
Originally posted by KowboyKiller:
White throwbacks for the titans tonight.
Originally posted by Crown:
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can we all agree those black 49er jerseys were terrible? What a dark day for our franchise. A real black eye.
never want to see them used ever again
i cringe when i see fans wearing them
just the worst.
I certainly was not a fan of the black jerseys because they were cliche and looked like pajamas more than a football uniform. But if they had to do it I always thought it should be in the style of the 94 throwbacks. Red numbers with a gold drop shadow, gold name plates, and a gold stripe in the middle of the red stripes on the pants, I actually wouldn't mind that.
Best I could do in the amount of time I felt like allocating to this
Here's a much cooler one someone who actually was dedicating to doing well made (but it's more of a version of the late 90s uniforms):
🤮
Oh I agree. They're gross. But I'd probably prefer that one on the bottom to the ones we had in 2015.