Limited Edition 1960s Throwback Blue Helmets Available for Purchase Over Homecoming Weekend
Thursday, October 29, 2020 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As the Gators honor their storied traditions this homecoming weekend with throwback 1960s uniforms, fans will have the opportunity to commemorate the occasion by obtaining a piece of Gators history. The University Athletic Association will sell a limited amount of 48 replica blue helmets signed by legendary Gator and 1966 Heisman Trophy winner Steve Spurrier and head coach Dan Mullen.
The one-in-a-lifetime piece of memorabilia is now available for purchase HERE, and it will be obtainable until Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11:59 p.m.
Rarely seen in recent memory, the blue helmet—which features the classic Florida "F" logo, combines a multitude of years and traditions dating back to the 1960s. It features a gray facemask and a multi-stripe with orange in the center and white on both sides, resembling the look of the blue helmet worn as an option by Gators before adopting the orange helmet in 1969.
The blue helmet with the classic "F" logo will accompany the blue jersey and white pants as part of the retro uniforms the Gators will be wearing Saturday as they take on the Missouri Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the game are still available and can be purchased here.
See below for information on how to purchase additional throwback apparel.
Limited Edition Blue Helmet Singed by Dan Mullen and Steve Spurrier
Florida Throwback Apparel for Sale
Gators Ring of Honor Merchandise
The specially curated Ring of Honor collection features the former players that have earned the prestigious honor. The collection will highlight two players each year for the next three years, with Emmitt Smith and Jack Youngblood kicking off this inaugural season. The Ring of Honor merchandise collection features officially licensed Florida branded apparel and non-apparel items, including a collectible jersey, from best-in-class licenses such as Nike/Jordan Brand, Top of the World, Highland Mint, and others.
Local Retailers
Florida-Missouri
Florida will host the Missouri Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during homecoming weekend for a 7:30 p.m. start to be televised on SEC Network Alternate.
The Gators will host Missouri in the Swamp for the fifth time since the home-and-home SEC East series began with the Tigers in 2012. Missouri leads the all-time series record (5-4) with the first—and only game prior to 2012 taking place in 1965 when the Tigers defeated the Gators 20-18 in New Orleans. In addition, the Gators own a 68-26-2 record in Homecoming games all-time, including a 26-5 mark since 1989.
Gator fans planning to attend Florida's matchup against Missouri should be aware of this year's safety rules established in accordance with campus guidelines. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will be at 20 percent capacity for Saturday's game and fans will be required to social distance themselves with members not in the same household and to wear face coverings at all times when possible. Per the SEC, signage with specific guidelines will be available at all gates and entry points. Florida's full game day information can be found here.
The one-in-a-lifetime piece of memorabilia is now available for purchase HERE, and it will be obtainable until Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11:59 p.m.
Rarely seen in recent memory, the blue helmet—which features the classic Florida "F" logo, combines a multitude of years and traditions dating back to the 1960s. It features a gray facemask and a multi-stripe with orange in the center and white on both sides, resembling the look of the blue helmet worn as an option by Gators before adopting the orange helmet in 1969.
The blue helmet with the classic "F" logo will accompany the blue jersey and white pants as part of the retro uniforms the Gators will be wearing Saturday as they take on the Missouri Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the game are still available and can be purchased here.
See below for information on how to purchase additional throwback apparel.
Limited Edition Blue Helmet Singed by Dan Mullen and Steve Spurrier
Florida Throwback Apparel for Sale
Gators Ring of Honor Merchandise
The specially curated Ring of Honor collection features the former players that have earned the prestigious honor. The collection will highlight two players each year for the next three years, with Emmitt Smith and Jack Youngblood kicking off this inaugural season. The Ring of Honor merchandise collection features officially licensed Florida branded apparel and non-apparel items, including a collectible jersey, from best-in-class licenses such as Nike/Jordan Brand, Top of the World, Highland Mint, and others.
Local Retailers
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Florida-Missouri
Florida will host the Missouri Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during homecoming weekend for a 7:30 p.m. start to be televised on SEC Network Alternate.
The Gators will host Missouri in the Swamp for the fifth time since the home-and-home SEC East series began with the Tigers in 2012. Missouri leads the all-time series record (5-4) with the first—and only game prior to 2012 taking place in 1965 when the Tigers defeated the Gators 20-18 in New Orleans. In addition, the Gators own a 68-26-2 record in Homecoming games all-time, including a 26-5 mark since 1989.
Gator fans planning to attend Florida's matchup against Missouri should be aware of this year's safety rules established in accordance with campus guidelines. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will be at 20 percent capacity for Saturday's game and fans will be required to social distance themselves with members not in the same household and to wear face coverings at all times when possible. Per the SEC, signage with specific guidelines will be available at all gates and entry points. Florida's full game day information can be found here.
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