1970s | NFL | Cotton Football Jersey – Brown / Orange / White - XXS

Description:

Item: Vintage NFL football jersey in heavyweight brown cotton, featuring faded white “45” numerals to the chest and classic orange-and-white striped sleeves. Finished with an early NFL shield patch to the shoulder and a long, straight body typical of 1970s professional-era construction. Solid, non-mesh build from the league’s heavy cotton period.

Era: 1970s

Brand: Team-issued / NFL

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with heavy softening to the cotton and pronounced surface wear throughout. The numerals show significant fading and abrasion from repeated laundering and use, creating a highly authentic, broken-in appearance. Fabric remains structurally sound; wear is honest and visually compelling.

Provenance Note: This jersey comes from the NFL’s most uncompromising era, when cotton kits were worn hard, washed relentlessly, and never expected to survive beyond their service life. The heavily faded numerals and softened fabric are not flaws but evidence of repetition and routine. Pieces like this were functional objects first, disposable by design, which is precisely why surviving examples with this level of character now carry such weight. It’s a garment shaped entirely by use, not preservation.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: XXS                                                                                                        

Shoulder to shoulder: 18"

Pit to pit: 16"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 15"

Under collar to lower back: 23"

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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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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