Giants unveil retro ‘Century Red’ uniforms to commemorate 100th season in 2024

Those who saw these uniforms and immediately scoured the internet for reference points likely discovered how often New York’s now-classic uniforms changed during their early years. This is a great reason to mix a few different elements together instead of trying to perfectly copy an ensemble, especially considering the many changes seen in uniforms and equipment over the last century.

The Giants actually accomplished a very clear purpose with this uniform, which produced a unique ensemble made for a centennial. Their tan pants, which they wore in their very first year of existence, fall in line with other throwbacks worn in a similar era (looking at you, Packers). The winged helmet may remind people of the University of Michigan or Princeton, but it is historically accurate for at least a 10-year period of Giants history (1937-1947).

The jersey, of course, will be the most polarizing piece of the uniform, but the Giants wisely chose it as the best-looking — and most aggressive — option for the first 15 to 20 years of the team’s existence. team. The red top stands out from the other throwbacks, delivering a huge chunk of blue wrapped around the middle portion of the entire jersey that is only separated from the red by a white border. The equally thin white numbers in the blue block are certainly unlike anything currently in the NFL.

But that’s the beauty of a retro look: blame history. The Giants will celebrate theirs with this uniform up to two times this season.