SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: BLACKBIRD REMEMBERS JOHNNY UNITAS
As we settle down for another Super Bowl Sunday, occuring this year in Indianapolis (home of the Indianapolis Colts), we can't help but be reminded of a Super Bowl super-star of yore, Johnny Unitas, "the golden arm", who played for the Colts when they used to call Baltimore their home turf.
One of football's all-time legends, Unitas is famous for many things. Among them are his famous 1970 Super Bowl 75 yard touch down pass, his competition with arch-nemesis Joe Namath, his still-held game record of the most consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass at 47 as well as his stellar performance in 1958 at "the greatest game ever played" - the NY Giants vs the Baltimore Colts that was the first NFL game to go into sudden death overtime.
Harkening back to what Unitas might have worn in practice to prepare for his Hall of Fame performances are our Blackbird Vintage crew sweatshirts. Dating mostly from the 60's, 70's, and 80's, these awesome layering pieces add a beat up, shabby chic style to any wardrobe. Most colors fall into a messy palate of muted and muddied pastels and various faded collegiate shades. Condition varies from without blemish to beat as hell. Many are wider than they are long, creating a clever, cropped conglomeration of athletic casualness and fashion forward devil may care.
Blackbird Vintage - Vintage Crew Sweatshirt No. 6
in snowy green
in snowy green
DETAILS: This sweatshirt measures 22" armpit to armpit and 23" from top of collar to bottom of sweatshirt. It is Snowy Green in color, really. Just work with us. Besides the totally unique shading, it features some really cool stitching repair on the back of the neck. Wear this one and you're part of the cast of The Outsiders. Stay gold pony boy.
Blackbird Vintage - Vintage Crew Sweatshirt No. 13
in evil blue
in evil blue
DETAILS: This sweatshirt measures 21.5" armpit to armpit and 21.5" from top of collar to bottom of sweatshirt. It is Evil Blue in color and features gussets underneath each arm. There is a spot or two upon it and goes great with dark raw denim or khakis.
Blackbird Vintage - Vintage Crew Sweatshirt No. 8
in medium black
in medium black
DETAILS: This sweatshirt measures 22.5" armpit to armpit and 22.5" from top of collar to bottom of sweatshirt. It is Medium Black, short sleeved, and fits in with just about anything. A truly perfect layering piece for colder weather or outside workouts.
Blackbird Vintage - Vintage Crew Sweatshirt No. 10
in ocean blue
in ocean blue
DETAILS: This sweatshirt measures 20.5" armpit to armpit and 20.5" from top of collar to bottom of sweatshirt. It is Navy Blue in color, is "Health Knit" branded, and 87.5% cotton. It has a few spots and is super soft.
P.S. - For your viewing pleasure, check this clip out of George Carlin's famous "Baseball VS Football" skit...
