These jerseys, removed from circulation, serve as enduring tributes to the legacies of these exceptional athletes.
Here is the complete list for the franchise:
Jersey Number 8
Larry Wilson
Jersey Number 40
Pat Tillman
Jersey Number 77
Stan Mauldin
Jersey Number 88
J. V. Cain
Jersey Number 99
Marshall Goldberg
*Note 99 was brought out of retirement with permission from Goldberg's family for J.J. Watt to wear it.
If you love football jersey designs and evolution, wait until you check out the History of American Football Jersey.
Football Jersey Frequently Asked Questions
✦ What are American football jerseys made of? Modern jerseys are made of synthetic fibers such as polyester or a blend of different materials such as spandex. For more, check out our in-depth study of The Makeup and Materials of Football Jerseys.
✦ Whose college football jersey was the first to be retired? Red Grange's Number 77 Ilinois Illini jersey was the first college uni shelved in 1925. There were a couple more about the same time, and we chatted with a college football expert historian to help divulge College Football and its First Retired Jerseys.
✦ When did football jerseys start having numbers on them? Though there was documented talk of it since 1894, players only wore digits in a 1905 Iowa State at Drake game. Check out more on this story The Origins Of Football Player Numbers.
✦ Who are some of the most famous NFL players at each jersey number? From Red Grange's jersey number 77 to Tom Brady's iconic number 12, several NFL players made their digits proud. Want to know more? You are in the right place, as we covered all 100 jersey numbers, and the best way to wear each is About Football By Numbers.
