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Lions Ditch Black Uniforms for Throwbacks

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On the day that the Lions are expected to release at least four players, they have also cut their alternate black uniforms.  The black uniforms were created in 2005 and introduced by Matt Millen, who I'm guessing also had a pretty big say in adding a black outline to the logo.  Having black uniforms as the Lions' third uniform meant that the throwbacks traditionally worn on Thanksgiving were gone.  The black jerseys were worn on Thanksgiving instead (for a couple years anyways) and on other occasions as well.

In 2008, the Lions were able to wear their throwbacks on a couple occasions as part of festivities for their 75th anniversary.  After it was announced that the throwbacks were returning, the feeling was that their return would be permanent, especially after Millen was fired.  As we now know, their return is indeed permanent, as the throwbacks are now the Lions' alternate uniform once again.

Tom Lewand also mentioned to Tom Kowalski that "minor" logo and regular jersey changes are possible, though nothing would likely happen this year.  This is just pure speculation on my part, but if minor changes were to happen, it would probably be the removal of the black outline on the logo and anything black on the uniforms.  I guess we'll have to wait and see to be completely sure, but I just don't see minor changes altering anything more than something like an outline color.

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YEAH!!

Hated those black uniforms. The throwbacks have much more class and look pretty cool to boot. Honolulu Blue and Silver, baby!!

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by Jettero2112 on Feb 9, 2009 12:06 PM EST reply actions  

Never liked the Black!!

I personally never liked the black in the uniforms. I think that we should go back to the blue facemasks and ditch any spec of black in the uniform. I even liked back in the day when they would wear blue pants with the away jerseys. Saw them on my Barry Sanders highlight tapes

by hate2lovelions on Feb 9, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions  

sigh

I liked the blacks, and I actually love the current unis, I think they’re really sharp. I’m scared the Lions are going to get a Rams or Broncos-equse redux, with body-length swirly crap all over.

 . . . but, the Blacks were just another failed experiment, and as much as they ever were a symbol of the ‘new Lions’, they’re even more a symbol of the ‘same old Lions’. Out with them, and pray the changes are minor indeed.

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by ty@thelionsinwinter on Feb 9, 2009 3:44 PM EST reply actions  

One step further

Now get rid of the ugly black outline on the regular unis and all will be good (aside from the horrible players, the 0-16 season, the 9 year playoff drought, and the semi-conscious owner)

by wumanchu01 on Feb 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

the unis were the only thing Millen did right

Honolulu blue is one of the most hideous colors on the planet.

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by Scott Christ on Feb 9, 2009 11:11 PM EST reply actions  

Uni's

Getting rid of the black uniforms was a GREAT decision. I agree with WUMANCHU and get rid of the black trim as well. Should just be Honolulu Blue and Silver. Love the classic throwback uniforms too. If they were to change the uniform they should go back to the 70’s and get the real silver numbers and back to grey facemasks – that would be cool.

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