Giants unveil throwback uniforms honoring their early days

‘Century Red’ uniforms could be worn twice in 2024

In honor of their 100th NFL season, the New York Giants are introducing ‘Century Red’ throwback uniforms.

A statement from the team indicates the uniforms could be worn twice during the 2024, though no indication was given as to which games those could be.

The Giants’ statement explains the inspiration for the uniform this way:

The uniform harkens back to the earliest days of the franchise and features tan pants; red socks with blue and white stripes from the team’s inaugural 1925 season; red jerseys accented with blue from 1933, when the Giants played in the first ever NFL Championship Game; and an iconic winged helmet honoring the 1938 champions as the Giants became a cornerstone in the foundation of the league. All of the team’s 2024 jerseys will feature the team’s “100 Seasons” patch.

The roots of the red jersey came from 1933, during which the Giants played the Chicago Bears in the first NFL Championship Game. The tan pants were worn during the 1925 season, the Giants first in the NFL. The winged helmet was worn by the Giants from 1937-1947. The uniform patch is in the shape of the Polo Grounds, the team’s first home in 1925.

“I feel like it’s gritty and vintage,” linebacker Bobby Okereke said after he saw (and tried on) the uniform for the first time. “It’s a throwback to the 1920s, 1930s when they were out there just getting grimy. It’s a testament to all the guys who played before. They paved the way for us to play this great game.”

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