Custom NBA Throwback Jerseys From the 1970's - 90's
NBA jerseys have made quite an evolution over the years, and throwback jerseys are very popular among fans and collectors. The form-fitting styles of the '60s were worn until the mid-1970s when jerseys became looser to allow for better movement.
NBA jerseys in the 1970s had distinctive designs influenced by the ABA era. The '80s style jerseys had a more traditional look as the league's popularity grew, featuring stars like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan.
In 1982, MacGregor Sand-Knit became the official NBA outfitter, creating a more comfortable cotton/polyester mix jersey. NBA Jerseys featured colorful styles and eye-catching team logos throughout the '80s as well.
Some of the most iconic and recognized jerseys of the NBA come from the 70s and 80s. This includes the 1975 American-flag-themed New Jersey Nets uniform with stars and stripes down the side, and the classic Jordan-era red Chicago Bulls jersey.
The script lettering over the breast of the vintage Bulls jerseys from the mid-1980s was famous worldwide. The numbers on the bottom, which are generally found on baseball jerseys, were another distinctive touch.
Artis Gilmore wore these jerseys on four All-Star teams for the Chicago Bulls before Michael Jordan's debut. Other players sporting throwback Bulls jerseys include Bob Love and Scottie Pippen.
The Boston Celtics jersey is one of the most well-known NBA jerseys of all time. Their uniforms haven't evolved much in their 71-year existence. The colors and font are identical, with the same classic look.
Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Larry Bird, and countless more Hall of Fame players wore these home jerseys that were white with green piping, lettering, and numbers during the franchise's glory days. For the 1972-73 season, road and home jerseys both added the player's last name over the number, which was the most notable change to the Celtics jerseys over the years.
The Golden State Warriors have experienced great success recently, however they also featured great stars such as Chris Mullin, Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway during the 1980's-1990's while donning the Warriors classic Blue & Gold jersey.
Another patriotic vintage jersey includes the Philadelphia 76ers red, white, and blue jerseys from the '80s. Julius Erving, Charles Barkley, and many other great players wore these iconic red jerseys. 76ers fans will know this jersey as the longest-lasting one in team history. In bold, beautiful colors, this design helped raise the banner in an understated and classic way.
The "Showtime" Lakers and Magic Johnson dazzled in their purple and gold jerseys in the late 1980s. The team wore these threads on their way to five championship wins. However in the 1960's the Lakers and great stars such as Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Gail Goodrich wore their classic Royal Blue jerseys. These blue jerseys made a comeback during the 2000's with great players like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal wearing them.
Among the most popular throwback NBA jerseys are the New York Knicks '70s and '80s jerseys. Many prominent players wore these classic royal blue jerseys, including Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Earl Monroe, and Patrick Ewing.
These are only a few examples of the iconic vintage NBA jerseys from the 1970s - 80s. View even more classic throwback basketball jerseys online at Custom Throwback Jerseys.
