I contend that these uniforms never approached the shade of kelly green. The one version that can be ruled out is the recent Weis production from 2005 and 2006, which has been said to be forest green, but is actually approaching the shade of myrtle. This version was simplified in contrast to the previous two green uniforms, but can lay claim to being the brightest of all the green shades the Irish have ever worn. Read more at Strong and True, the Notre Dame football blog, Copyright © 2020
$23.99 $ 23. 99. This is why we have so many pictures from this era with Notre Dame legends dressed in the green uniforms of that day. Bagpipe Monday: Is Ian Book one of the GREAT Notre Dame quarterbacks of all-time? Furthermore, kelly green is the unofficial traditional shade worn by the team, but as you can see, there have been a few different shades of green used over the years. Thanks to an Instagram story from Notre Dame Fanatics I was very bluntly reminded of the awesomeness. Maybe it was ready to go — if needed — for the 2012 season? Hey @ndfootball and @underarmour these are the only green/alternate jerseys I will accept. This white shouldered jersey was used throughout the 1930s and last made an appearance on blue jerseys in Frank Leahy’s first game as Notre Dame head coach in 1941. 4.5 out of 5 stars 31. $30.00. Autographed/Signed Joe Montana Notre Dame Blue College Football Jersey JSA COA . Added to that is the fact that three out of the four victories in the green were not memorable in the least bit: two victories against mediocre USC teams in the 80s and against a woeful Army club in 2006. You might be wondering why the then men’s basketball coach even comes up in the discussion, but those on the field that day know Digger is the reason they wore green. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Adidas Football Jersey #7 Size (M) $1.99 . Vtg Notre Dame Football Jersey Green Men's L Russell #43. Not only did Devine make the switch for the rest of the game , but he would have Notre Dame suit up in green for the remainder of his career until his retirement after the 1980 season . The green wouldn’t be donned until Lou Holtz put the Irish in white road jerseys with green numbers and socks in the 1992 Sugar Bowl , exactly 11 years to the day since Notre Dame last worn road white “green” against Georgia in the 1981 Sugar Bowl. From the day of its inception, the University of Notre Dame’s official school colors were blue and yellow. The 1995 version had numbers and an interlocking ND logo both in white with blue outline, as well as a gold collar and cuff of the sleeve. The three sets stretching from Holtz in 1995 to Willingham in 2002 were all fairly similar except for some minor changes in the collar, sleeve, and shade. What’s more, over Parseghian’s eleven seasons at Notre Dame, from 1964-1974, the Irish never wore green for even a single game. Being a student at Notre Dame during the green jersey revival in the late 1970s, Charlie Weis most likely had a soft spot for the celebrated uniforms. It is hard to envision the program ever making the exclusive switch to green uniforms while playing at home, but it is interesting to note the last name of Notre Dame's new head coach. The 1977 “Green Jersey” game versus Southern California is one of the most iconic moments in Notre Dame football history. Also... here’s a fun post from the Notre Dame Fanatics Instagram with a jersey that needs to find its way back onto the field: Hey @ndfootball and @underarmour these are the only green/alternate jerseys I will accept. Navy never scored another point as Notre Dame rolled to an impressive 19-6 victory. College Kids NCAA Girls V Neck Short Sleeve Football Tee. Being the daughter of a 1977 national champion, I’ve heard the story from practically every name on that roster. As you may notice, Notre Dame did not have names on the back of their jerseys against USC, but they would in the later stages of the season. The 1995 Fiesta Bowl version is quite bright, but the hue is still much closer to a forest green than kelly green.
That explains why Heisman trophy winner and Notre Dame legend Paul Hornung claims to have never wore any blue uniform during his career in South Bend. Rachel Murphy '16 | Jan. 2, 2014 | Strong and True. Today, we have tremendous photography, but uniform materials which place a heavy emphasis on metallic add brightness to the detriment and sacrifice of shade color. The white “green” jersey would also be worn during perhaps Notre Dame’s biggest comeback in the famous "Chicken Soup" game against Houston in the 1979 Cotton Bowl. And while he continued dressing his teams in navy blue, after a short time as head coach, Rockne began outfitting his freshman practice squad in green uniforms. World War II, Notre Dame would occasionally wear green uniforms. A lot of that discussion revolves around the green jerseys, and to a lesser extent the alternate uniforms worn by Notre Dame. In spite of this defeat, Rockne is known to have liked the decision because he believed it helped his passers find their receivers much more easily in his fledging new offense. The road white version also had green cuffs on the sleeves. But in all likelihood they were nothing more than green jerseys with white numbers. One of those alternates has been discussed at length as one of the best Notre Dame uniforms ever... the Under the Lights uniforms. For the remainder of Rockne’s coaching career and up until the onset of. It happened, and @PMac62511 , @BSchultz50 , @Blazis25 and I wore it. The 2002 version lightened the shade of green and did not have anything on the jersey except white numbers and interlocking ND logo on the sleeves both outlined in gold. “Dan [Devine]’s first year here, I told him…why don’t you wear green for Southern Cal?” recalls Phelps. They are even part of the reason why Notre Dame football players were given the nickname “Fighting Irish” by the press and others in the early decades of the 20th century. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The Irish begin this contest in their traditional blue uniforms, but switch to green (complete with white shoulders) for the start of the second half. Here are a few more pictures of Hornung leading the attack for the Irish. Over the years college football fans from across the country have grown accustomed to watching the Notre Dame football team compete in navy blue uniforms at home and white uniforms on the road. So, what do you consider the classic or quintessential Notre Dame green jersey? During Notre Dame’s first ever match up against then undefeated and defending mational champion Navy in Baltimore, Rockne decided to start his second-string reserves. In the middle of this era, just as football was being televised in color and massively popular, the Parseghian green-less uniforms became the quintessential Notre Dame Fighting Irish look for thousands of fans across the country. Moreover, the Fighting Irish have surprised everyone and worn green for one game only, and sometimes for only the second half of a contest. The 10-7 loss was the season's only defeat for Notre Dame, coming against an Iowa team that would finish the year undefeated in their own right. pic.twitter.com/n1uu3IyIgi. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. During Hugh Devore’s one year stint as head coach in 1963, the shoulder stripes were removed and the helmet shamrock replaced with white numbers. The stirring victory in the '92 Sugar Bowl against Florida remains the lone big victory while clad in green over the past twenty years. Additionally, in past eras Notre Dame has worn green exclusively for years at a time. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. or Best Offer. Thinking back, I do remember seeing it but had let it drift from my mind like a game from the Bob Davie era. $22.99 $ 22. At any rate, it’s a jersey that Irish fans wanted to see, but will never likely be on the field. The 1977 “Green Jersey” game versus Southern California is one of the most iconic moments in Notre Dame football history. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Navy Blue NCAA College Football Jersey. Kuharich did continue the tradition of wearing green occasionally, but more importantly, added UCLA-style shoulder stripes and a green shamrock to the gold Notre Dame helmets. Vintage Champion Norte Dame Football Jersey XL 25. By the time the legendary Knute Rockne became head coach in 1918, very little of the Notre Dame uniform had changed. From shop Kilo3Throwbacks. Did you know, however, that Notre Dame and Adidas DID INDEED have a home version made — which means it could have been a possibility had Notre Dame and Brian Kelly requested?
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