HISTORY OF NFL UNIFORMS

1920'S

• Jerseys were often a real thick material like wool.
• Football helmets were still not mandatory in the league; so many players did not wear them.

1930'S

• During the 1930's, wearing a helmet became mandatory.
• Jerseys are still made of thick material and are usually in basic colors.
• More teams start to put numbers on all the jerseys for identification purposes.

1940'S

• the first helmet design.
• The number of jersey modifications continues to grow. many teams start switching colors and trying to find the right color combination.
• many teams start switching colors and trying to find the right color combination.

1950'S

• Plastic helmets gain popularity and are the norm by the end of the decade.

1960'S

• The 70's gave birth to color combinations.
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their bright orange jerseys are the eyesore of the decade.
• Facemasks are the norm by the end of the decade.
• Denver Broncos' brown and mustard colored jerseys that came equipped with vertical striped socks.

1970'S

• The 70's gave birth to color combinations.
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their bright orange jerseys.
• Facemasks are the norm by the end of the decade.

1980'S

• Many of the current uniform designs become finalized in the 1980's.
• There are no expansion teams during the decade, the first time in a long time.

1990'S

• The 1990's was the beginning of the uniform boom.
• Jersey sales become one of the biggest markets in pro football merchandise.

2000'S

• Many more uniform changes are made.
• The league allows a alternate uniform that can be worn up to three times a year.
• Throwback uniforms become a tradition on Thanksgiving Day games.

2010'S

• In 2011 Nike took over the uniforms for the NFL.