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

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 14: Billy Kilmer #17 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, January 14, 1973. The Dolphins won the Super Bowl 14-7. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

20. 1972 Washington Redskins

The Redskins switched to this scheme in 1972 and have largely stayed the same since. It was the right move, because while the other uniforms in franchise history are solid, this is a classic.

PITTSBURGH, PA – CIRCA 1979: Running back Rocky Bleier #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up by Vernon Perry #32 of the Houston Oilers during an NFL football game at Three Rivers Stadium circa 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bleier played for the Steelers in 1968 and 1971-80. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

19. 1979 Houston Oilers

The Luv Ya Blue Oilers hold a special place in Houston history. They were also one of the best-dressed clubs in the sport, with that oil rig eliciting great memories.

23 Sep 1990: Quarterback Randall Cunningham of the Philadelphia Eagles is ready to pass during a game against Los Angeles Rams at the Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Eagles won over the Rams, 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport /

18. 1990 Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles have a league-high seven entries on our list, but this tops the charts. The kelly green, the eagle clutching a football on the sleeve, it was all working.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – DECEMBER 7: Running back Tony Galbreath of the New York Giants runs upfield against the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium on December 7, 1986 in Washington, D.C. The Giants defeated the Redskins 24-14. (Photo by Ali A. Jorge/Getty Images) /

17. 1986 New York Giants

Some will argue with this and say the “NY” uniforms of both the current age and the 1960s should be the Giants’ highest-ranked uniform. Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms disagree.

TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 24: Benny Malone #32 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL Football game October 24, 1976 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Malone played for the Dolphins from 1974-78. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

16. 1976 Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins had a nice look for most of Dan Marino’s career as well, but the original uniform was the best. Clean, good lines, and aqua for days.

KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 1969: Joe Namath of the New York Jets contemplates a play during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Focus On Sport/Getty Images) /

15. 1968 New York Jets

New York is changing its uniform again, leaving these classics in the lurch. Hate to see it, because Joe Namath’s duds remain tops.

SAN FRANCISCO – DECEMBER 4: Defensive end Fred Dean #74 of the San Francisco 49ers and teammates stand in the huddle waiting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense to come to the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game December 4, 1983 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Dean played for the 49ers from 1981-1985. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

14. 1981 San Francisco 49ers

The wide stripe. The red and gold playing off each other. The interlocking “S” and “F.” All of it works together to form a classic. Winning four Super Bowls didn’t hurt, either.

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 17: Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos rolls out to pass against the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 AFC Championship Game at Mile High Stadium on January 17, 1988 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 38-33. (Photo by E. Bakke/Getty Images) /

13. 1987 Denver Broncos

The Broncos pulled off orange as a primary color better than any other team in NFL history. By a wide margin, at that. Plus, the helmet is magnificent.

LOS ANGELES, CA – CIRCA 1987:Bernie Kosar of the Cleveland Browns takes the snap against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Coliseum circa 1987 in Los Angeles,California on December 20th 1987. (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images) /

12. 1986 Cleveland Browns

The rare team where the white uniforms are the best look. Cleveland has a clean, crisp uniform in the above shot. The current uniforms? Yikes.

BALTIMORE – DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Bert Jones #7 of the Baltimore Colts in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Municipal Stadium on December 19, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

11. 1976 Baltimore Colts

The Colts have long been identified by the white helmet adorned with a blue horseshoe. From Bert Jones to Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, it remains timeless.

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