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Blast from the past: NFL teams in throwback uniforms

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Nov. 3, 2019: The Buffalo Bills sported their 1960s American Football League look during a 24-9 win over the Washington Redskins at New Era Field. The Bills won back-to-back AFL titles in 1964 and 1965.
Nov. 3, 2019: The Buffalo Bills sported their 1960s American Football League look during a 24-9 win over the Washington Redskins at New Era Field. The Bills won back-to-back AFL titles in 1964 and 1965.
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Oct. 20, 2019: The Washington Redskins wear a uniform that is a spinoff of what the team wore in the 1930s during a 9-0 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField. The Redskins moved to Washington in 1937.
Oct. 20, 2019: The Washington Redskins wear a uniform that is a spinoff of what the team wore in the 1930s during a 9-0 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField. The Redskins moved to Washington in 1937.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 29, 2019: The Detroit Lions wear a throwback look that is an ode to the franchise's inaugural season in 1934 during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field. The Chiefs won the game, 34-30.
Sept. 29, 2019: The Detroit Lions wear a throwback look that is an ode to the franchise's inaugural season in 1934 during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field. The Chiefs won the game, 34-30.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 29, 2019: Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery runs while sporting a throwback inspired from the Bears ' 1936 season. The Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 16-6, at Soldier Field.
Sept. 29, 2019: Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery runs while sporting a throwback inspired from the Bears' 1936 season. The Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 16-6, at Soldier Field.
Quinn Harris, USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 22, 2019: The Green Bay Packers defense celebrates following an interception during a 27-16 win over the Denver Broncos at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore a re-creation of the team's blue-and-gold look from 1937-1948.
Sept. 22, 2019: The Green Bay Packers defense celebrates following an interception during a 27-16 win over the Denver Broncos at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore a re-creation of the team's blue-and-gold look from 1937-1948.
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 9, 2018: Kenyan Drake -- sporting the Miami Dolphins' throwback uniform --  runs the ball after a lateral play to score the winning touchdown to defeat the New England Patriots 34-33 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Dec. 9, 2018: Kenyan Drake -- sporting the Miami Dolphins' throwback uniform -- runs the ball after a lateral play to score the winning touchdown to defeat the New England Patriots 34-33 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 28, 2018: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during a 24-10 win over the New York Jets at Soldier Field. Starting in 2010, the Bears have worn a uniform similar to that of the famous "Monsters of the Midway" of the 1940s.
Oct. 28, 2018: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during a 24-10 win over the New York Jets at Soldier Field. Starting in 2010, the Bears have worn a uniform similar to that of the famous "Monsters of the Midway" of the 1940s.
Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 9, 2016: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell rushes the ball while in the team's "Bumblebee" throwback in a 31-13 win over the New York Jets at Heinz Field. From 2012-16, the Steelers wore this throwback as an homage to the team's first season in 1933, when it was known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Oct. 9, 2016: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell rushes the ball while in the team's "Bumblebee" throwback in a 31-13 win over the New York Jets at Heinz Field. From 2012-16, the Steelers wore this throwback as an homage to the team's first season in 1933, when it was known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 16, 2014: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during a 53-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field. In 2010-11 and 2013-14 the Packers wore the uniform that honored the franchise's first NFL championship team in 1929.
Nov. 16, 2014: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during a 53-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field. In 2010-11 and 2013-14 the Packers wore the uniform that honored the franchise's first NFL championship team in 1929.
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Nov. 22, 2012: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo  looks for an open receiver during a Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Redskins. The Redskins won the game, 38-31. The Cowboys were wearing uniforms similar to those from the team's first four seasons (1960-63).
Nov. 22, 2012: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo looks for an open receiver during a Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Redskins. The Redskins won the game, 38-31. The Cowboys were wearing uniforms similar to those from the team's first four seasons (1960-63).
Tom Pennington, Getty Images
Nov. 4, 2012: Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III scrambles during a 21-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field. The Redskins wore a modernization of the team's 1937 uniforms, including a matted helmet made to look like a modernized leather helmet.
Nov. 4, 2012: Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III scrambles during a 21-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field. The Redskins wore a modernization of the team's 1937 uniforms, including a matted helmet made to look like a modernized leather helmet.
Brad Mills, US PRESSWIRE
Oct. 21, 2012: Sporting the classic "Pat the Patriot" helmet, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during a 29-26 win over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. "Pat the Patriot" has made an appearance in 1994, 2002, and 2009-2012.
Oct. 21, 2012: Sporting the classic "Pat the Patriot" helmet, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during a 29-26 win over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. "Pat the Patriot" has made an appearance in 1994, 2002, and 2009-2012.
Bob DeChiara, US PRESSWIRE
Oct. 12, 2012: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman calls the play during a 35-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints, in Tampa. From 2010-12, the Buccaneers brought back their original creamsicle uniforms.
Oct. 12, 2012: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman calls the play during a 35-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints, in Tampa. From 2010-12, the Buccaneers brought back their original creamsicle uniforms.
Chris O'Meara, AP
Sept. 30, 2012: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts with wide receiver Roddy White after a touchdown in a 30-28 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons' uniforms were replicas to the team's original look from 1966-1970.
Sept. 30, 2012: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts with wide receiver Roddy White after a touchdown in a 30-28 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons' uniforms were replicas to the team's original look from 1966-1970.
John Bazemore, AP
Sept. 12, 2010: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick rolls out against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Packers won the game, 27-20. The Eagles wore throwback uniforms to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1960 NFL championship team.
Sept. 12, 2010: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick rolls out against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Packers won the game, 27-20. The Eagles wore throwback uniforms to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1960 NFL championship team.
Howard Smith, US PRESSWIRE
Oct. 11, 2009: In their first two seasons of existence (1960-61), the Denver Broncos wore brown-and-yellow uniforms with vertical socks. In 2009, the team resurfaced this look. Here, Brandon Marshall celebrates a touchdown with teammates during a 20-17 win over the New England Patriots at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Oct. 11, 2009: In their first two seasons of existence (1960-61), the Denver Broncos wore brown-and-yellow uniforms with vertical socks. In 2009, the team resurfaced this look. Here, Brandon Marshall celebrates a touchdown with teammates during a 20-17 win over the New England Patriots at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Doug Pensinger, Getty Images
Oct. 11, 2009: Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Brown is congratulated by teammates during a 26-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs wore uniforms of the Dallas Texans (1960-62), the franchise ' s original uniform before moving to Kansas City.
Oct. 11, 2009: Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Brown is congratulated by teammates during a 26-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs wore uniforms of the Dallas Texans (1960-62), the franchise's original uniform before moving to Kansas City.
John Rieger, US PRESSWIRE
Sept. 27, 2009: In one of the most confusing games in NFL history, the Tennessee Titans -- wearing the original uniforms of the Houston Oilers -- played the New York Jets -- wearing the original uniforms of the New York Titans. The Jets (Titans) defeated the Titans (Oilers), 24-17.
Sept. 27, 2009: In one of the most confusing games in NFL history, the Tennessee Titans -- wearing the original uniforms of the Houston Oilers -- played the New York Jets -- wearing the original uniforms of the New York Titans. The Jets (Titans) defeated the Titans (Oilers), 24-17.
Brian J. Myers, US PRESSWIRE
Sept. 29, 2008: Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers LaMarr Woodley (right) and James Farrior celebrate during a 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens. From 2007 -- the team's 75th anniversary season -- until 2011, the Steelers wore uniforms similar to the team's look in 1962.
Sept. 29, 2008: Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers LaMarr Woodley (right) and James Farrior celebrate during a 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens. From 2007 -- the team's 75th anniversary season -- until 2011, the Steelers wore uniforms similar to the team's look in 1962.
Gene J. Puskar, AP
Sept. 28, 2008: New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during a 56-35 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. From 2007-09, and again in 2011, the Jets wore throwback uniforms of their original AFL namesake, the New York Titans.
Sept. 28, 2008: New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during a 56-35 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. From 2007-09, and again in 2011, the Jets wore throwback uniforms of their original AFL namesake, the New York Titans.
Bill Kostroun, AP
Sept. 23, 2007: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb prepares to play the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won the game, 56-21, while wearing uniforms designed to replicate the look of the 1934 Philadelphia Eagles.
Sept. 23, 2007: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb prepares to play the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won the game, 56-21, while wearing uniforms designed to replicate the look of the 1934 Philadelphia Eagles.
Eric Hartline, US PRESSWIRE
Sept. 23, 2007: Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis rolls over as he scores a touchdown in a 24-17 loss to the New York Giants. The Redskins wore throwbacks from the 1970-71 seasons.
Sept. 23, 2007: Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis rolls over as he scores a touchdown in a 24-17 loss to the New York Giants. The Redskins wore throwbacks from the 1970-71 seasons.
Nick Wass, AP
Nov. 5, 2006: LaDainian Tomlinson sports the San Diego Chargers' classic 1960s-era powder blue uniforms during a 32-25 win over the Cleveland Browns in San Diego.
Nov. 5, 2006: LaDainian Tomlinson sports the San Diego Chargers' classic 1960s-era powder blue uniforms during a 32-25 win over the Cleveland Browns in San Diego.
JACK SMITH, AP
Nov. 25, 2004: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Brandon Stokley celebrates a touchdown during a 41-9 win against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. In 1956, the Baltimore Colts wore white helmets with the horseshoe logo on the back.
Nov. 25, 2004: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Brandon Stokley celebrates a touchdown during a 41-9 win against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. In 1956, the Baltimore Colts wore white helmets with the horseshoe logo on the back.
DUANE BURLESON, AP
Nov. 30, 2003: The Washington Redskins' Chad Morton returns a second-quarter kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The uniforms are an homage to the team's look from 1965-69.
Nov. 30, 2003: The Washington Redskins' Chad Morton returns a second-quarter kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The uniforms are an homage to the team's look from 1965-69.
Associated Press
Nov. 22, 2001: Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith hauls in a pass against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. The Broncos wore throwback uniforms that replicated the team ' s look from 1968-1996.
Nov. 22, 2001: Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith hauls in a pass against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. The Broncos wore throwback uniforms that replicated the team's look from 1968-1996.
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Jan. 29, 1995: The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed their throwback uniforms so much that the team kept wearing the uniforms through the team's 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX.
Jan. 29, 1995: The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed their throwback uniforms so much that the team kept wearing the uniforms through the team's 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX.
Rick Stewart, Getty Images
Nov. 24, 1994: Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders breaks free from a Buffalo Bills defender on a 4-yard touchdown run in the Pontiac Silverdome. Detroit defeated Buffalo, 35-21, in a game in which the Lions wore uniforms that replicated those from 1935, when the team won its first NFL championship.
Nov. 24, 1994: Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders breaks free from a Buffalo Bills defender on a 4-yard touchdown run in the Pontiac Silverdome. Detroit defeated Buffalo, 35-21, in a game in which the Lions wore uniforms that replicated those from 1935, when the team won its first NFL championship.
BILL WAUGH, Associated Press
Oct. 31, 1994: The Chicago Bears -- wearing jerseys inspired by their original uniforms of the 1920s -- play the Green Bay Packers -- who wore throwbacks from the late 1930s-1940s -- play in a "Monday Night Football" game in the rain at Soldier Field. The Packers won the game, 33-6.
Oct. 31, 1994: The Chicago Bears -- wearing jerseys inspired by their original uniforms of the 1920s -- play the Green Bay Packers -- who wore throwbacks from the late 1930s-1940s -- play in a "Monday Night Football" game in the rain at Soldier Field. The Packers won the game, 33-6.
JOHN SWART, Associated Press
Sept. 26, 1994: John Elway is sacked by the Buffalo Bills' Hansen during a "Monday Night Football" game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Elway is wearing a throwback to the Denver Broncos' uniforms from 1962-66.
Sept. 26, 1994: John Elway is sacked by the Buffalo Bills' Hansen during a "Monday Night Football" game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Elway is wearing a throwback to the Denver Broncos' uniforms from 1962-66.
JOHN HICKEY, Associated Press
Sept. 25, 1994: San Diego Chargers kicker John Carney (3) is mobbed by his teammates after kicking the winning field goal in a 26-24 win over the Los Angeles Raiders at the L.A. Coliseum. During the 1994 season, NFL teams wore throwback uniforms to celebrate the league's 75th anniversary.
Sept. 25, 1994: San Diego Chargers kicker John Carney (3) is mobbed by his teammates after kicking the winning field goal in a 26-24 win over the Los Angeles Raiders at the L.A. Coliseum. During the 1994 season, NFL teams wore throwback uniforms to celebrate the league's 75th anniversary.
ERIC DRAPER, Associated Press
Sept. 25, 1994: Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre congratulates teammate Edgar Bennett after a touchdown in a 30-3 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore throwback uniforms inspired by the team's look in the late 1930s-1940s. From 1938-1944, the Packers won four NFL championships.
Sept. 25, 1994: Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre congratulates teammate Edgar Bennett after a touchdown in a 30-3 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore throwback uniforms inspired by the team's look in the late 1930s-1940s. From 1938-1944, the Packers won four NFL championships.
DAN CURRIER, Associated Press
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