Ranking the 10 ugliest NFL uniforms of all time
By Stu White
4. Philadelphia’s Throwback Uniforms
Again we have a throwback entry, but this one is included for different reasons. The combination of light blue and yellow is not entirely ugly, although it does give off a bit of an amateurish vibe, like something a Pop Warner squad would wear after all the better color combinations had been claimed by other teams.
No, these throwbacks are included more as a statement about Philadelphia’s bizarre adherence to “midnight green” over the ridiculously popular “kelly green” that everyone thinks looks better. Seriously, there are Facebook groups about it, and as we all know from high school dating, feelings aren’t official unless they are represented on Facebook.
Look, I do not hate the shade of green currently used by the Eagles. It looks like the sort of deep green one normally comes across when in a situation where the words “dank” and “hella potent, bro” are being uttered between uncontrollable coughing fits. But those kelly green uniforms are beautiful, man. Just look at ‘em and try to repress a smile. You can’t; they’re gorgeous.
Are the midnight green jerseys acceptable, even good? Sure they are. And are the throwback jerseys not the worst things in the world? Sure, they are not. But for the love of all that is holy and good in this world please bring back the kelly green uniforms. Please. Kelly green is such a great, vibrant shade. Why is it being discriminated against? It is almost as if Philadelphia’s coach has something against certain colors.
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