Baylor Brings Back Iconic Bear Paw Uniform for Throwback Game
Baylor is bringing back one of the most recognizable looks in program history.
The Bears unveiled a throwback uniform featuring the iconic bear paw, which will take the field Sept. 26 when Baylor hosts Colorado at McLane Stadium for its Big 12 opener.
The uniform pays tribute to the Grant Teaff era, recreating a look worn by Baylor from 1982 through 1992 and celebrating some of the most memorable teams in program history.
The centerpiece of the throwback is the return of the bear paw on the shoulder pads, marking the first time the iconic design has appeared on a Baylor football uniform in more than three decades.
The jersey also features Baylor across the chest, recreating another defining element of the original uniforms. Rather than simply copying the past, Baylor has incorporated several details that connect the uniform directly to the Teaff era and the program's history.
The helmet features 10 stars, a tribute to Hall of Fame head coach Grant Teaff. Teaff originally introduced the star decals to Baylor's helmets and led the Bears to their first 10-win season. He also recorded 10 victories over Texas during his legendary tenure in Waco.
The stars therefore carry multiple layers of meaning, connecting the throwback uniform to one of the most successful periods in Baylor football history.
The Sept. 26 game against Colorado will have an even stronger connection to the past as Baylor honors the 1991 team, one of the most memorable squads from the Teaff era.
That team delivered one of the program's signature victories when the Bears traveled to Boulder and defeated defending national champion Colorado.
The bear paw uniform has remained popular among Baylor fans long after it disappeared from the field.
Its return gives the program an opportunity to celebrate the players who wore it while introducing a new generation of fans to an important chapter of Baylor football history.
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