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This Throwback Oklahoma State Uniform Has the Best Helmet

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Two years ago, I ranked the all-time Oklahoma State football helmets. The one used in this week’s Throwback Thursday OSU uniform came in second on my list. And it looks even better when updated.

Here’s Chris Knox on his excellent design.

Now, if you look at the bottom photograph in the main image, you might be able to see a football with a 100 on the back of a player’s helmet. This was an element unique to the 1969 season, and marks what was likely one of the most noteworthy decals to ever adorn a helmet in college football. This particular decal marked the 100th anniversary of college football as we recognize it today, dating all the way back to Princeton vs. Rutgers on November 6th, 1869.

What makes it unique has nothing to do with the design of the decal itself, but instead where it appeared during the 1969 season- namely, just about everywhere. Hell, even the paragon of unchanging uniforms, Alabama, wore it. At least to my knowledge, I can’t think of a single decal to have ever been as widespread as this one was, excluding things like NCAA or conference stickers.

You can go read the rest on Orange Power.

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