NFL uniform power rankings: The top 100 of all-time

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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 16: Alex Karras #71, Roger Brown #76 and Darris McCord #78 of the Detroit Lions looks on waiting for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense to come to the line of scrimmages during an NFL football game at Tiger Stadium September 16, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. Karras played for Lions from 1959-62 and 1964-70. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

60. 1964 Detroit Lions

The Lions have changed very little since adding a logo to the silver helmet. The ’64 team was lucky enough to have the double navy stripe down the middle with no outrageous borers on the lion itself.

NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 13, 1960: (L to R) Running back John Henry Johnson #35 and punter Bobby Joe Green #89 of the Pittsburgh Steelers watch the action from the sidelines during a game on November 13, 1960 against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York. 1960 Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images /

59. 1960 Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh had some different looks in the early ’60s, and this deserves a spot on our list. The helmets are simple with the numbers on each side of a gold face, with the black stripe down the middle. The Steelers didn’t have much success, though, and eventually changed before becoming a dynasty.

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 1: Quarterback Roman Gabriel #18 of the Los Angeles Rams stands under center against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game at the Cotton Bowl October 1, 1967 in Dallas Texas. Gabriel played for the Rams from 1962-72. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

58. 1967 Los Angeles Rams

The Rams never should have left the blue and gold behind. Yet they did throughout the 1960s and early ’70s, and while the white isn’t bad, it just doesn’t have the same pop. Still, it’s clean and straightforward, and that counts for something.

JUL 26 1966, SEP 11 1966; ***** Starts Here for Denver Bronco Offense; Quarterbacks John McCormick, Left, Mickey Slaughter prepare to take snap from Jerry Sturm, left, and Kaminski.; (Photo By Ira Gay Sealy/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

57. 1966 Denver Broncos

The only crime here is that we couldn’t find a color photo including the helmets. The Broncos originally had yellow and brown uniforms, but eventually ditched them for the blue and orange. This is one of the more unique looks in the league’s history, especially with the cartoonish bronco jumping around on an orange helmet. Awesome stuff.

WASHINGTON, DC – CIRCA 1970’s: Running back Larry Brown #43 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during a circa 1970’s NFL football game at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. Brown played for the Redskins from 1969-76. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

56. 1971 Washington Redskins

The Redskins only wore these for two seasons, but they remain a little bit of a cult classic. Washington had adorned its helmets with a spear or a long feather down the middle for years, but changed everything in 1970 when it put a big “R” within a circle. The helmet was also yellow with a single red stripe. In 1972, they changed to the current scheme and reached the Super Bowl.

Quarterback Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots checks off a play at the line in the second half in a 16-13 overtime victory over the Oakland Raiders on 01/19/2002. ?Robert E. Klein (Photo by Robert Klein/Getty Images) /

55. 2001 New England Patriots

The Patriots barely changed their uniforms at all from the mid 1960s through the 1992 season. Then, they couldn’t stop making changes. Finally, New England figured out what it was searching for. Doesn’t hurt when you win six Super Bowls with them.

SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 23: Dave Smith #32 of the Houston Oilers runs with the ball during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on September 23, 1962 at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images) (Set Number: X8730) /

54. 1962 Houston Oilers

Going old school here. You don’t often see a color photo of these uniforms, but this one is a beauty. The blue helmet with a white rig, set off by red numbers on an otherwise plain white jersey. Not a bad way to start the franchise.

LOS ANGELES,CA – CIRCA 1989: Gary Hogeboom of the Phoenix Cardinals hands off to Earl Ferrell against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Coliseum in Los Angeles,California. (Photo by Owen Shaw/Getty Images) (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images) /

53. 1989 Phoenix Cardinals

The Cardinals didn’t change their helmets upon arriving in Phoenix in 1988, but the jersey did get some tweaks. Check out the State of Arizona flag on the sleeve and the additional cardinal faces above them. Add in the thick stripes on the pants, and it’s a fun design.

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Dick Shiner #11 of the Atlanta Falcons hands off to running back Jim Butler #33 against the New Orleans Saints at Fulton-County Stadium on October 24, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Saints 28-6. (Photo by Bob Verlin/Getty Images) /

52. 1971 Atlanta Falcons

These are simple yet classy. The Falcons are rocking their original red tops, socks and helmets along with that beautiful stripe on the crown. There’s nothing incredibly memorable about the look, but it comes together quite well.

PONTIAC, MI – JANUARY 24: Ken Anderson #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Niners won the Super Bowl 26 -21. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

51. 1981 Cincinnati Bengals

When this uniform came out, the reaction was a mixed of wide eyes and laughter. Cincinnati was really trying to look like Bengals, and the experiment worked. The team went from a franchise without many signature moments to the AFC champions in a matter of months.

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