1960s–1970s | American Football | Cotton Jersey – White / Purple - S/M

Description:

Item: Vintage American football jersey in heavyweight white cotton, featuring deep purple “75” numerals with “WASHINGTON” across one side and the name “SARGENT” across the reverse. Classic long-sleeve construction with V-neck collar and extended body length, typical of mid-century team-issued jerseys produced before the widespread move to mesh fabrics. Bold, hand-applied graphics with a strong collegiate feel.

Era: 1960s–1970s

Brand: Unbranded / team-issued

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with visible softening to the cotton, light discolouration, and subtle surface marks consistent with age and repeated use. The lettering and numerals show gentle wear and cracking from laundering and play. Fabric remains structurally sound with no major faults; the wear is even and visually coherent.

Provenance Note: This is a true field-used jersey, shaped by repetition rather than preservation. Cotton football jerseys from this period were issued, worn hard, washed relentlessly, and replaced without ceremony, which is why surviving examples with intact graphics are increasingly scarce. The softened handle, broken-in print, and long athletic cut speak to seasons of use rather than display. Its appeal lies in that honesty — a working garment that carries the quiet residue of the game, not the polish of hindsight.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: S/M                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 22"

Pit to pit: 22"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 20"

Under collar to lower back: 26"

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:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

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