The most Iconic Jerseys of all Time

Sports Apparel is the main reason why sports giants like Adidas and Nike take in billions of dollars every year. Which is why many sports clubs around the world are always looking for a lucrative deal to capitalise on that income. Designers design home jerseys, away jerseys, third jerseys or alternate jerseys and much more just for different occasions. Some of them are incredible and go on to take their place in all-time great uniforms and some of them end up as bad designs.

Despite being a tool for raking in money for a sports club, there are some jerseys that are timeless classics. It’s not only the design of the shirt but also the success they got in the pitch wearing it. Here are 10 of the most iconic jerseys of all time.

1. New York Yankees

When we are talking about the most iconic jerseys of all time, there is perhaps no jersey in any sports as recognisable and iconic as one of NEW YORK YANKEES. The white and black pinstripes of the Yankees have been worn by some of the biggest stars of the sports world such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and more. The Yankees’ jersey is the most iconic in all of the pro sports and is instantly recognisable

2. The whites of Real Madrid

The Kings of Football, the royal club and the most successful team in the world of professional sports, the whites of Real Madrid is one of the iconic jerseys in the world. With the history that spans more than 100 years, the club has racked up more than 12 European Cups, 33 Liga titles and also the best club of 20th century awarded by FIFA.

3. The all-conquering Barcelona of 2010

When we talk about the best team of the modern game, there are only few that can reach the pinnacle that the all-conquering Barcelona of 2010 ever achieved. The blue and red stripes of the Catalunya Colour and UNICEF as the shirt sponsor have been worn by some of the sport’s greatest ever such as Lionel Messi, Xavier Hernandez, and Andres Iniesta. That year Barcelona won every honour that the club football has to offer - European Cup, Liga Title, Copa del Rey, Super Cup, Club World Cup among others.

4. Brazil 1970

Whenever one sees yellow jersey worn by a team, we instantly think of the one and only team, BRAZIL. And Brazil team of 1970 was the Football’s most beautiful group ever put together. The yellow of Brazil was worn by a new generation of Brazilian football such as Rivelino, Jairzinho, Gerson, Carlos Alberto Torres including Pele. The world cup of 1970 would have been the Pele’s last world cup and Brazil defeated Italy in the final 4-1 to keep the Jules Remit Trophy for themselves.

5. England 1966

During World Cup 1966, the host, England wore one of the most iconic jerseys of all time, The Red of England, and were awarded the Jules Remit Trophy as the World Championship winner. The colour red is a symbol of danger and this team was the force to be reckoned with. Red England was worn by some of the best English football talents such as Ian Callaghan, Roger Hunt, Geoff Hurst, Bobby Charlton, Jimmy Greaves and others.

6. The Celtic Hoops

The green and white hooves of Celtic F.C. has been their home colour from 1903 until today and is one of the most recognisable football jerseys in the world of this beautiful game. The jersey has been worn by some of the famous and influential names in the world of football namely Kenny Dalglish, Billy McNeill, Jimmy Johnstone, and Henrik Larsson. With the hooves on the club is the most successful Scottish club in history with 48 Scottish league championships, 37 Scottish Cup, and 1 European cup.

7. Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest

Maybe non-football followers wouldn’t know what Brian Clough was able to achieve with Nottingham Forest. The then red of Nottingham Forest is considered to be iconic not because of its design but what he was able to achieve with the club. He led the then minnows to the unprecedented back to back European success.

8. The all red of Liverpool

Before changing to all red, Liverpool football club used to play early on with a red shirt and white shorts. But with the inclusion of legendary manager Bill Shankly, he decided to change the home colour to red and signalled the challenge they were about to become. And since then, Liverpool is one of the most successful English team in both European and domestic league with 41 major titles including 5 European Cups and 18 League titles. The all red of Liverpool has been worn by some of the best players around the world to ever grace the football pitch such as Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Robbie Fowler, Ian Rush, and Roger Hunt.

9. Red and black stripes of AC Milan

The red and black stripes of AC Milan is the most recognisable jersey in the world without a doubt. They have worn the special red and black stripes since its foundation back in the 1900s. With the stripes on, they have proven to be the most successful club in both Domestic Serie A and European stage with 18 Scudetto and 7 European cups. The Red and white black stripes of AC Milan has been worn by some of the famous in World Football such as David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Andrea Pirlo, Paolo Maldini, and many others.

10. All Blacks

Plain and simple, the New Zealand national Rugby team has one of the cleanest and iconic jerseys of all time. Even the most rugby-illiterate people will know what an All Black’s jersey looks like. The only thing that is more recognisable and unique other than their Jersey is their pre-match routine, Haka (a traditional war cry of the people of New Zealand).

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