Mizzou Unveils Throwback Uniforms Celebrating 100 Years of Memorial Stadium
Missouri is taking a trip through its football history to celebrate a century of Memorial Stadium.
The Tigers unveiled a special throwback uniform that will be worn Sept. 19 against Troy as part of the celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium.
Rather than recreating one specific uniform from the past, Mizzou's Centennial look pulls details from several defining eras of Tigers football, creating a uniform that connects the program's history from the 1920s to today.
The centerpiece of the look is a black jersey featuring a classic M logo inspired by the 1920s, when Memorial Stadium was constructed and opened. The jersey also takes a minimalist approach by leaving the chest completely clean.
One of the most noticeable details comes on the sleeves. The black, gold and white striping is inspired by the 1970s, a period when Missouri transitioned from the defense-heavy style of the 1960s into a more modern, high-powered offense.
The helmet continues the historical theme with the Block M, which first appeared on a Mizzou helmet in 1971.
For the Centennial uniform, the logo features a narrow type treatment paired with a gray facemask, recreating another distinctive element from the program's past.
The Block M has gone through numerous iterations over the decades, making it one of the most recognizable symbols in Missouri football history.
The helmet also features an especially meaningful detail on the front bumper. The bumper showcases the six Ionic-style columns of Mizzou's Francis Quadrangle, which have stood as a symbol of the university since 1892.
The pants complete the throwback look with a shade of gold inspired by the historic color worn by the Tigers through the 20th century and before the 21st-century evolution of Mizzou's gold.
Combined with the black jersey and vintage-inspired helmet, the pants help give the entire uniform the feel of a classic Mizzou football era.
Mizzou has essentially created a visual timeline of its football program, pulling individual details from different eras and bringing them together for one game.
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