1970s | American Football | Hand-Lettered Cotton Jersey – Burgundy - XS

Description:

Item: Unusual 1970s American football jersey in burgundy cotton, featuring hand-lettered script names stitched directly to the body. Deep V-neck with contrast white trim and matching sleeve cuffs, cut long in the body with a soft, draping handle that reflects repeated wear. Atypical presentation that sits somewhere between team issue and informal practice or club use, giving the piece a distinctly personal feel.

Era: 1970s

Brand: Unbranded / team or club-issued

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with heavy softening to the cotton and visible creasing throughout. The hand-stitched lettering shows age-appropriate wear and slight irregularity, consistent with period customization rather than factory application. Fabric remains structurally sound with no major damage; wear is honest and characterful.

Provenance Note: This is the kind of jersey that was never meant to survive. Informally issued or adapted pieces like this were worn hard, customised on the fly, and discarded without thought. The hand-worked lettering and softened fabric suggest a practical, human origin rather than mass production, giving it a presence that standardised jerseys lack. Its appeal lies in that individuality — a garment shaped by use and circumstance, carrying the marks of real ownership rather than anonymity.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: XS                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 17"

Pit to pit: 17"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 17"

Under collar to lower back: 29"

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.

Please see our returns policy page for full information.