The Pittsburgh Steelers really understand the meaning of a throwback. The team is taking things all the way back to its inaugural season after announcing new 1933 throwback uniforms Monday.
The uniforms are a modernized version of the jerseys the team wore back in 1933. The Steelers introduced the new uniforms in a post on X.
The stripes on the front of the jersey are a clear callback to 1933, when the team’s gold jerseys contained black stripes on the arms, neck and chest. Football players weren’t required to wear helmets in 1933, so the modernized version of the uniform introduced something a little different on that front.
The franchise has generally relied on its iconic black helmet in recent years, but that’s going to change in the throwbacks. To celebrate the 1933 season, the team will wear a gold helmet with a black stripe, an inverse of their usual helmet.
Tight end Pat Freiermuth was a big fan of that change, per the Steelers’ website.
“We’ve worn black helmets since I’ve been here, and well before that, and just switching it up to a new helmet I love. It gets players excited. It gets the fans excited. It’s something cool to showcase. After we wear them, I want to keep that helmet forever. It’s super cool.”
Another new aspect introduced on the throwbacks is the Pittsburgh crest near the left shoulder. That crest, which wasn’t present on the 1933 uniforms, pays homage to the city of Pittsburgh. It’s a celebration of the connection between the franchise and its city.
The throwbacks will debut in Week 8, when the Steelers take on the Green Bay Packers. The team did not announce any additional games in which they will wear the new throwbacks.
That game against the Packers should draw plenty of eyes, though. It’s not only a prime-time matchup, but it’s also the first time Aaron Rodgers will face the Packers since leaving the team after the 2022 NFL season.
Whether he wins or loses that matchup, Rodgers will at least do it in style.
