The Tennessee Titans announced Sunday night that they plan to use the iconic Houston Oilers uniform that they had between 1981 and 1998, their second and final year as the Tennessee Oilers after the franchise left Houston for a new stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The uniforms will be worn for two home games during the season.
The return of the beloved “Oilers”
The blue jersey, white pants, and white helmet with an Oilers tower, complete with a red face mask was the combination worn for the longest time by the franchise founded in 1960 by the late Bud Adams in the AFL.
Surf Melendez, vice president, and executive creative director of the Titans reminisced about the original league of the team claiming that “This was an original AFL team, so there’s a rich tradition there and now people will see this and remember this rich history,“.
The Nike uniform features a nod to the Bum Phillips’ Oilers, who featured Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell.
The collar of the jersey will feature the legend “Luv Ya Blue,” fondly remembering a team that made it to the American Conference Championship Game in two consecutive years, losing both games to the legendary “Steel Curtain” Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Titans’ official Twitter account features several photos of players, including quarterback Ryan Tannehill, wearing the retro uniform that “honors the franchise’s rich history.”
Those who are Tennessee Titans fans or Houston Oilers fans can already purchase the jerseys at the team’s official website.
Those who plan on buying the jerseys can set aside $130 to $170 bucks, while fans can also purchase jackets, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and pants.