Favorite Michigan Retro Apparel
I've long had an eye for Michigan retro gear, specifically anything that has a wolverine on it. In my opinion, modern day Michigan gear (let's say from 2000 on) isn't nearly as creative as the stuff we saw in the past. Why is that? Sure we see the wolverbear, but that's about it.
In my free time, sometimes I'll spend an hour or so scavaging the internet for something that catches my eye. A lot of the time, I come up empty. However, sometimes I find a gem like the sweatshirt (snarling wolverine in hat) that I received in the mail today ! The tiny copyright at the bottom of it says it was printed in 1990. The other sweatshirt was passed on to me by my Dad, he guesses he bought it at some point in the 90s.
Interestingly enough, both of these sweatshirts were made by the brand "Jerzees". From what I can tell, they're still around but don't make college apparel anymore.
What about you guys? Anyone else have a collection of old M apparel they treasure? Post your favorites!
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Anybody else pissed that this wasn't WD? Well played Davymac, well played...
I'm hoping WD chimes in! I'm sure he has some gems.
After WD posted pics Of his toilet recently I’m a little leery of asking to see his gems
Are we sure this is not WD???
Both of these were from the mid-90s (95-96 or so)
Don't have it anymore, but I miss my t-shirt that had a football player in the form of a Fisher Price Little People character.
Picture one of these folks in blue, maize M on chest, with a winged helmet. Best shirt ever.
Also miss my Bo-style block M hat with brown suede bill and leather strap. That was a cool hat. Lost it in one of my moves.
Sounds like an awesome shirt! Would love to have seen it.
I had the 2nd shirt in the OP, so it had to be around in 94ish to 98ish. Gave it to a girl when she pointed out the wolverine actually looked like a roided up gay squirrel.
After looking at it, I'd have to agree with her.
Back to the OP's post, anything with the image of the cap-wearing "Wolverbear" used to catch my eye and my wallet, but ever since MAIZEN ruined it by using it as his avatar, I rarely wear those items anymore.
hahaha can't really argue it. I always get compliments on that shirt when I wear it though!
I have the 06 student shirt, which is the best student shirt that I’ve seen
Still have the 1998 Rose Bowl/National Champs hat the team wore on the field right after the game. Like to wear it every so often on the golf course. Always good for a comment or two.
Somewhere in my closet I have the 1993 Rose Bowl sweatshirt. Gray with Rose Bowl logo on the front and 1988-1992 consecutive Big 10 champs on the back. Think I wore it once last year.
I have a shirt from the early to mid 90s that is made by Lee Jeans. The material is incredibly durable and the lettering is sewn on patches instead of silk screen. I still wear it from time to time but due to it's age I don't wear it much.
It holds a special place in my heart since it's one of the last gifts I got from my grandmother before she passed. It is a truly unique shirt. I sometimes wish I could find a case of them in medium hidden in a warehouse. By far my favorite Michigan shirt of all time.
I didn't even know that Lee Jeans made licensed Sports wear.
Edit: I said Wrangler but meant Lee Jeans.
Love stories like this. The sentimental value we place on certain items can be priceless.
my wife has a sweatshirt with a green dinosaur with Bos' head on it and is inscribed Boasaurus
I have some t shirts which are so old they were made in this country
*weeps*
WD remember that time on twitter that you were essentially calling the coronavirus a hoax that didn't require any sort of social distancing or shutdowns? lol
Anything with the 1948 logo (I used to have a hat with it and it was my favorite hat) or anything with the 1989 basketball Michigan with the huge “M“ and little “ichigan”
Starter jacket
There are a total of 4 split Ms on this baby! From my middle school days. I really hope the pics come through since this is my first ever try.
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No pictures as both disintegrated years ago from repeated wear, but I loved my 1979 MMB Gator Bowl T-shirt and a white Henley with blue sleeves and a picture of Snoopy and a Michigan pennant. I think the Henley was the first 'Michigan' piece of clothing I ever purchased (also 1979).
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reaching into the yooper vault to pull out some classics.
how much snow your way on sunday/monday?
I wish I still had my Michigan Nike Dunk Highs. I got them for my birthday in the Summer of 1986. Our entire basketball team was completely hyped to wear the Dunks for the 86-87 season.
April 15th, 2020 at 10:52 PM ^
Nothing special but I still have a Russel Athletic mesh home Michigan #1 jersey from the late 80's. Bought it for Greg McMurtry. Anthony Carter was my favorite player as a boy.
I don't even think Nike was making football jersey back then.