DESCRIPTION:
University of Alabama Crimson Tide #12 NAMATH — adidas True School Authentics™, Made in Korea. Crimson perforated mesh body, #12 in white tackle twill on front and back (with crimson interior cutout), "NAMATH" nameplate in white tackle twill on upper back, solid crimson upper back yoke over mesh lower body, crimson ribbed crewneck collar (period-accurate to the 1960s Bear Bryant-era Alabama uniform), shoulder numbers 12 on both sleeves. Size L.
Item Details:
- Team: University of Alabama Crimson Tide
- Brand: adidas True School Authentics™
- Production: Made in Korea (premium tier — all adidas True School jerseys are Korea production)
- Side tag: adidas TRUE SCHOOL™ / L
- Number: 12 — white tackle twill with crimson interior cutout, front and back
- Nameplate: NAMATH — white tackle twill, upper back
- Collar: Crimson ribbed crewneck (round neck — period-accurate to Bear Bryant's 1960s Alabama uniform design; NOT a modern V-neck; this is a deliberate production authenticity detail)
- Construction: Solid crimson woven upper back yoke / perforated mesh body
- Sleeve numbers: 12 on both sleeves
- Condition: Pre-owned. Review all photos carefully before purchasing.
On the collar and the era: The crewneck collar is not incidental. Bear Bryant's Alabama wore crewneck jerseys in the 1960s. adidas True School produced this jersey with a crewneck to accurately reflect Namath's actual playing uniform. This is the kind of production detail that separates the adidas True School line from generic commemorative jerseys — it's historically faithful, not just branded. Namath wore this collar at Alabama. The construction replicates it.
On the player: Joe Namath played for Alabama from 1961–1964. Under Bear Bryant. In the era when Alabama was building the program that would become the most decorated in college football history. He was the top pick in both the AFL and NFL drafts in 1965. He guaranteed Super Bowl III. He won it. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His #12 at Alabama is the origin of everything. "Broadway Joe" is not a college nickname — it's a cultural identity that traces directly back to what he did wearing this number in Tuscaloosa.
ITEM SPECIFICS:
- Department: Men
- Type: Jersey / Active Top
- Brand: adidas
- Product Line: adidas True School Authentics™
- Team: University of Alabama Crimson Tide
- Player: Joe Namath (wore #12 at Alabama 1961–1964 under Bear Bryant; Pro Football Hall of Fame 1985)
- Number: 12
- Nameplate: NAMATH
- Size: L
- Country of Manufacture: Korea
- Color: Crimson / White
- Collar: Crewneck (period-accurate — Bear Bryant era)
- Material: Perforated polyester mesh / solid woven upper yoke
- Features: Korea premium production, crewneck period-correct collar, adidas True School brand, crimson/white construction
- Condition: Pre-owned
Condition Notes (PRE-OWNED/ USED)
- Pre-owned. Good vintage condition with normal wear from use and age.
- Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.
- Please note: due to bright lighting and backdrop exposure used during photography, some minor marks, discoloration, or light staining on white/light-colored jerseys may not fully appear in photos.
- Significant flaws or major condition issues will always be disclosed in the description and shown when visible.
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