Aaron Rodgers in the 1929 Acme Packers blues.
Raymond T. Rivard photograph

1929 was a good year in Green Bay Packers history and that’s why the team will be wearing, for the third time in four years, its throwback blue and gold uniforms again this season when they host the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 20.

The 1929 blue and gold uniforms with the chocolate brown helmets will be worn by the Packers next season for the third time. They wore them in 2010 against the San Francisco 49ers and again in 2011 at home against the St. Louis Rams. Both games were wins for the Packers. They defeated 49ers in 2010, 34-16, and also won against the Rams, 24-3.

For whatever reason, the Packers did not wear the blues in 2012.

The uniform is based on the duds worn by the Packers’ first championship team and features the front jersey number in a gold circle. A full-sized number adorns the back along with player names to conform with today’s NFL uniform rules.

The uniform also features tan pants and the milk chocolate helmets that simulate the leathered head gear worn back in 1929.

Some of you out there may remember that it was Vince Lombardi who made the change from the blue and gold colors to the green and gold the team now wears.

Tell us what you think, Packers fans … are these uniforms one of the best throwbacks in the NFL or do you have to avert your eyes?

This ranking takes a look at more then 100 various sports uniforms, ranking both the Bears and the Packers in the top six. Chicago comes in second to the Montreal Canadians and the Packers log in at sixth, just behind the Boston Bruins.

Yes, there are iconic uniforms posted here and taking a trip through the rankings is like a trip down sports memorabilia Heaven.

You might want to check out the site, but here’s a quick look at the top 10. Enjoy

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Called the Nike Elite 51, the company that has taken over this season as the official maker of NFL uniforms calls its uniform “a head-to-toe integrated system of dress.”

And it was the elite player representatives, including Jermichael Finley of the Green Bay Packers, who helped Nike with its unveiling today.

Here’s what Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitgerald had to say:

“With today’s game being about strength and speed, it’s extremely exciting to know that when I take
the field for the 2012 NFL season, I will be doing so in a uniform that is lightweight, fast and durable
while also providing the targeted protection I need. As a player, you want zero distractions on the field.”

Here is the full release issued by Nike today:

NIKE AND NFL UNVEIL NEW 2012 UNIFORMS WITH 32 NFL ATHLETES

Uniform Features Highly innovative, Lightweight Uniform System

NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 3, 2012) – Nike (NYSE:NKE) unveiled today its Nike Elite 51 football uniforms
for the 2012 NFL season – a head-to-toe integrated system of dress.

NFL players Victor Cruz, Ndamukong Suh, Larry Fitzgerald, Brian Urlacher, Ben Roethlisberger, Champ
Bailey, and Ray Rice were some of the athletes representing each of the 32 NFL teams joining Nike
President & CEO Mark Parker, Nike Brand President Charlie Denson and NFL Commissioner Roger
Goodell to unveil the highly innovative new uniforms.

“The NFL is one of the greatest sporting leagues in the world,” said Parker. “We know football demands
the best and we look forward to delivering performance innovation and style on the field, in the stands
and on the street.”

“The NFL is pleased to work with Nike,” said Goodell. “This relationship continues our commitment to
delivering fans worldwide the best sports and entertainment experience. We are looking forward to the
excitement and innovation Nike will bring to our game, players and fans.”

Designed and engineered from the inside out, the new uniform focuses on creating a system where the
baselayer, padding, jersey and pant work in concert. Lightweight padding is also integrated directly into
the crucial “hit zones” in the baselayer. New innovations include integrating Flywire technology into the
neckline to reduce weight and provide lockdown fit over pads, increasing sleeve articulation for better
range of motion, and integrating new four-way stretch fabrication to provide a streamlined shrink-wrap fit.

“With today’s game being about strength and speed, it’s extremely exciting to know that when I take
the field for the 2012 NFL season, I will be doing so in a uniform that is lightweight, fast and durable
while also providing the targeted protection I need,” said Arizona Cardinals All-Pro wide receiver Larry
Fitzgerald. “As a player, you want zero distractions on the field.”

Here’s the full release issued by Nike:

NIKE AND NFL UNVEIL NEW 2012 UNIFORMS WITH 32 NFL ATHLETES

Uniform Features Highly innovative, Lightweight Uniform System

NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 3, 2012) – Nike (NYSE:NKE) unveiled today its Nike Elite 51 football uniforms for the 2012 NFL season – a head-to-toe integrated system of dress.

NFL players Victor Cruz, Ndamukong Suh, Larry Fitzgerald, Brian Urlacher, Ben Roethlisberger, Champ Bailey, and Ray Rice were some of the athletes representing each of the 32 NFL teams joining Nike President & CEO Mark Parker, Nike Brand President Charlie Denson and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to unveil the highly innovative new uniforms.

“The NFL is one of the greatest sporting leagues in the world,” said Parker. “We know football demands the best and we look forward to delivering performance innovation and style on the field, in the stands and on the street.”

“The NFL is pleased to work with Nike,” said Goodell. “This relationship continues our commitment to delivering fans worldwide the best sports and entertainment experience. We are looking forward to the excitement and innovation Nike will bring to our game, players and fans.”

Designed and engineered from the inside out, the new uniform focuses on creating a system where the baselayer, padding, jersey and pant work in concert. Lightweight padding is also integrated directly into the crucial “hit zones” in the baselayer. New innovations include integrating Flywire technology into the neckline to reduce weight and provide lockdown fit over pads, increasing sleeve articulation for better range of motion, and integrating new four-way stretch fabrication to provide a streamlined shrink-wrap fit.

“With today’s game being about strength and speed, it’s extremely exciting to know that when I take
the field for the 2012 NFL season, I will be doing so in a uniform that is lightweight, fast and durable
while also providing the targeted protection I need,” said Arizona Cardinals All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. “As a player, you want zero distractions on the field.”

In addition to the new fabrication and performance-led design, teams chose varying levels of design
changes reflecting their unique heritage. For example, the Chicago Bears chose to continue to honor
George S. Hallas, – the revolutionary player, coach and respected innovator – by enlarging his GSH
initials on the jersey sleeve. The Seattle Seahawks worked with Nike to re-design the entire design of
their uniform to honor the team’s Northwest roots, and also give a nod to the fans.

“Our brief was to provide players with everything they need and nothing more. We blended cutting edge technology and fabrications with more than 40 years of knowledge, craft and insight into the game,” said Nike’s Design Director for Football, Todd Van Horne. “We worked closely with the teams, listening to their needs and delivering the best options to serve those athletes.”

The agreement with the NFL gives Nike rights to be the official uniform supplier of the NFL for on field, baselayer, sideline and practice wear. Product for the 32 team uniforms is scheduled for pre-sale on April 15th onward on nikestore.com, NFLShop.com and individual team websites. Fans can buy jerseys starting April 26th via their team stores and starting April 27th at broader retail locations including Nike stores.

The Nike Elite 51 – A Completely integrated System of Dress – key features include:

LIGHTER –The Nike jersey and pant, wet or dry are lighter than previous versions
FLYWIRE TECHNOLOGY- Eliminates layers, reduces weight, and provides lockdown fit
ZONED MESH VENTILATION – Provides cooling zones for optimal thermoregulation
ZONED STRENGTH – High tenacity, stretch material, for light weight lockdown strength.
CUT FOR MOBILITY – Four-way stretch, hydrophobic materials enable range of motion wet or
dry.
STRETCH TWILL NUMBERS – Four-way stretch even on numbering system
CUSTOMIZABLE BASELAYER PADDING – Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong baselayer with
integrated lightweight, Deflex padding offering customizable flexible protection.
DEFLEX PADDING – Lightweight, flexible impact protection integrated into top “hit zone” areas
ALUMINUM D-RING BELT – Aircraft-grade aluminum D-ring belt reduces weight.

The uniform also features the Nike Vapor Game Sock – a highly innovative sock designed specifically
for football. The knee-high design combines compression, Nike Pro inspired cushioning, mesh venting and structure precisely where needed.

The Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Gloves deliver a lightweight, breathable and articulated fit combined with
innovative Magnigrip on the palms and between the fingers for a tacky grip suitable for all weather
conditions. The team logo is featured prominently on the palm when athletes interlock both hands.

The Nike Vapor Talon Elite cleat is designed to maximize speed with premium performance attributes
including adaptive traction, Hyperfuse construction and carbon fiber strength. Utilizing the best of Nike’s proven technologies, it provides lightweight traction and durability and a lockdown fit. Built for diverse ground conditions, the adaptive traction system utilizes on-demand forefoot talon cleats for multi- directional field movement.

For more information including multimedia, visit www.NIKEInc.com.

It involves everything from championship rings to team-signed footballs from 1937 and even a game jersey worn by one of the greatest Packers of all – Don Hutson.

So, what do you think sold for the most? How much do you think it sold for? Here is the link for your viewing pleasure.

http://en.wikicollecting.org/top-10-most-expensive-green-bay-packers-memorabilia

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense in their navy blues last year against the 49ers. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Back by popular demand … well maybe not … but the jersey that has been called by many as the ugliest of all NFL throwback jerseys will be worn again this season Sunday, Oct . 16, when the Packers take the field against the St. Louis Rams.

Donald Driver just before last season's game against the 49ers ... looking good in the throwback uniform. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Unveiled last season when the Packers hosted the San Francisco 49ers, the navy blue jerseys that are recreations of the historic 1929 uniform worn by the franchise’s first NFL championship team, features the oversized gold circle on the chest.While many have railed on the uniforms, of course this Packers fan loves them … if for nothing else than it’s something different. I especially like the chocolate brown helmets.

The press release issued this morning by the Packers PR department says the uniform, “…will remind fans, players and all spectators of the unique history and tradition of the Green Bay Packers organization.

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