1950s | Champion | Cotton Football Jersey – White / Red - S

Description:

Item: Mid-century American football jersey in heavyweight white cotton, featuring bold red “15” numerals to the chest and sleeves. Classic short-sleeve cut with contrast ribbed collar and cuffs, produced in breathable cotton rather than later mesh synthetics. Retains the small Champion size tag at the hem, a hallmark of earlier production before branding became more prominent.

Era: 1950s

Brand: Champion

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with visible staining, surface marks, and general softening throughout the body. The cotton has thinned slightly in areas from repeated wear and laundering, while the numerals show age-appropriate wear and texture. Structurally sound with no major damage; all wear is consistent with genuine athletic use.

Provenance Note: This is a proper working jersey from an era when football kits were built for endurance rather than display. The marks and discolouration are not incidental but earned, the result of training, contact, and repetition. Cotton jerseys like this were washed hard and worn harder, which is why examples that survive with their numbers intact and fabric still strong are increasingly scarce. Its appeal lies in that honesty: a piece shaped by use, not preservation, carrying the unmistakable imprint of the field rather than the archive.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: S                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 25"

Pit to pit: 19"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 30"

Under collar to lower back: S/S

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

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