Description:
Item: Vintage American football jersey by Rawlings in heavyweight red cotton, featuring bold white “24” numerals applied directly to the chest. Classic short-sleeve construction with contrast ribbed collar and cuffs, cut long in the body as typical of 1970s team-issued and practice jerseys. Pre-mesh era build with a solid, utilitarian feel.
Era: 1970s
Brand: Rawlings
Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with softening to the cotton and light surface wear throughout. The numerals show age-appropriate cracking and creasing from repeated laundering and use. Fabric remains structurally sound with no major damage; wear is even and consistent with genuine athletic use.
Provenance Note: This is a working jersey from a period when football kit was built for durability, not display. Rawlings cotton jerseys like this were issued, worn hard, washed repeatedly, and replaced without ceremony. The softened fabric and broken-in numerals are the result of use rather than neglect, and that honesty is exactly where the appeal lies. Survivors from this era that retain their shape, colour, and graphics offer a direct link to the everyday reality of the game rather than its highlight reel.
Measurements:
Size on garment: N/A
Our modern sizing estimate: S
Shoulder to shoulder: 18"
Pit to pit: 19"
Inner sleeve to cuff: S/S
Under collar to lower back: 28"
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.
