This doesn't bother me. In fact, I don't really care about uniform numbers — I oppose retiring jersey numbers.
I hated the V-neck 80s uniforms with the GIANTS helmet. I love the NY logo and the retro unis. I'm weird I guess. I'd even like to see a really old-timey throwback uniform, like the 1936 uniform, but I don't think that's ever gonna happen.
This reminds me of Rozelle telling Brian Bosworth he couldnt wear 44
Bosworth even tried to claim he was actually a defensive back. Hence the Monster DB poster (I know this because my college roommate idolized Bosworth).
allowance for LBs wearing 40s numbers. In a way it helps on punt and kick teams as LBs often man the "end" positions on the line and therefore do not need to report as eligible.
It was kind of a neat idea to assign groups of numbers to certain positions. 50s were Centers and LBs. 60s and 70s as other lineman. IIRC 90s used to be eligible numbers and I think it was in the 1990s they changed that.
RE: Fan since 1970, so I guess I qualify as an old-timer.
This doesn't bother me. In fact, I don't really care about uniform numbers — I oppose retiring jersey numbers.
I hated the V-neck 80s uniforms with the GIANTS helmet. I love the NY logo and the retro unis. I'm weird I guess. I'd even like to see a really old-timey throwback uniform, like the 1936 uniform, but I don't think that's ever gonna happen.
Thank you
Most around here are in love with the 80s look. The NY retrospective are superior in every way imv.
but not was weird as WRs with numbers in the 10s. I'm still not used to that.
I was thinking the same thing about the WRs but then remembered Frank Gifford wore #16 ... watching the old tapes of Charlie Connelly wearing #42 at QB still freaks me out.
And I don't like LB's with numbers in the 40's. I am used to them being DB's as mentioned above as well as RB's and FB's. Maurice Carthon I think is why. Him and Terry Kindard (sp). Back in the day I hated the GIANTS logo and uni's of the 70's-80's and longed for the old ny. Now I see those and I'm not sure if its nostalgia or just changing tastes but they look pretty sweet and I think they should be our throwbacks or 3rd jersey. Lastly, Van Pelt wearing number 10 was so cool......
There have always been linebackers with numbers in the 30's and 40's. Is the exception? Of course. How about Phil Viilapiano? He was #41 for the Raiders. How about Mike Curtis? He was #32 for the Colts (I know, it's not in the 40's). There have always been jersey number exception throughout NFL history. What about QB John Hadl? He was #21.Yes, you can tell by the players I chose to use that I am an Old Timer.
but not was weird as WRs with numbers in the 10s. I'm still not used to that.
I was thinking the same thing about the WRs but then remembered Frank Gifford wore #16 ... watching the old tapes of Charlie Connelly wearing #42 at QB still freaks me out.
As a certified old timer (I remember when Ben Agajanian was the kicker and when Sam Huff was a rookie) I am a lot more bothered by piss poor players wearing those numbers than the fact that they are wearing numbers in the forties.
but not was weird as WRs with numbers in the 10s. I'm still not used to that.
I was thinking the same thing about the WRs but then remembered Frank Gifford wore #16 ... watching the old tapes of Charlie Connelly wearing #42 at QB still freaks me out.
Now that takes me back. He was one of my favorite Giants. What a great athlete. He played QB, LB, S, kicker, and was a great basketball player judging from this Wikipedia quote from a sports reporter who watched him play in high school:
"He was like a man among boys. He was about 6-5, 220. One night, his coach from Owosso called in and said he got 32 rebounds in a game. I didn't put that in the paper. I didn't believe that. So, the next game I went out when they played Davison and I just counted his rebounds and he got (42). He was just so dominant."
To Del Shafner, Van Pelt wore # 10 because Giants originally played
him as a safety which he wasn’t very good at. He then became an OLB and excelled. I am not sure whether the rule was in place that you could keep a number that you had at another position then and that’s how he kept 10 or it was just you could keep whatever number you wished.
I am an old timer as at first game i ever saw Arnie Weinmeister played RDE against the skins. There should be a special place for those 75 or 70 and over can post as a special privilege, or maybe not.
That's the way it was and we liked it - ( New Window )
I hated the V-neck 80s uniforms with the GIANTS helmet. I love the NY logo and the retro unis. I'm weird I guess. I'd even like to see a really old-timey throwback uniform, like the 1936 uniform, but I don't think that's ever gonna happen.
It was kind of a neat idea to assign groups of numbers to certain positions. 50s were Centers and LBs. 60s and 70s as other lineman. IIRC 90s used to be eligible numbers and I think it was in the 1990s they changed that.
I hated the V-neck 80s uniforms with the GIANTS helmet. I love the NY logo and the retro unis. I'm weird I guess. I'd even like to see a really old-timey throwback uniform, like the 1936 uniform, but I don't think that's ever gonna happen.
Thank you
Most around here are in love with the 80s look. The NY retrospective are superior in every way imv.
I was thinking the same thing about the WRs but then remembered Frank Gifford wore #16 ... watching the old tapes of Charlie Connelly wearing #42 at QB still freaks me out.
+1
Bill Willis, NG #45
Arnie Weinmeister, DT #44
Leo Nomellini, DT #42
Those are "old timer" players so don't think anyone should give a shit.
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but not was weird as WRs with numbers in the 10s. I'm still not used to that.
I was thinking the same thing about the WRs but then remembered Frank Gifford wore #16 ... watching the old tapes of Charlie Connelly wearing #42 at QB still freaks me out.
Charlie who?
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but not was weird as WRs with numbers in the 10s. I'm still not used to that.
I was thinking the same thing about the WRs but then remembered Frank Gifford wore #16 ... watching the old tapes of Charlie Connelly wearing #42 at QB still freaks me out.
Charlie who?
My bad ... we both know it’s Conerly
"He was like a man among boys. He was about 6-5, 220. One night, his coach from Owosso called in and said he got 32 rebounds in a game. I didn't put that in the paper. I didn't believe that. So, the next game I went out when they played Davison and I just counted his rebounds and he got (42). He was just so dominant."
I am an old timer as at first game i ever saw Arnie Weinmeister played RDE against the skins. There should be a special place for those 75 or 70 and over can post as a special privilege, or maybe not.