Gators to Wear Throwback Uniforms for Homecoming Weekend
Sunday, October 3, 2021 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida football team will wear retro uniforms—blue jerseys, white pants, and orange helmets with the classic Florida interlocking "UF" logo and gray facemasks—as the team takes on the Vanderbilt Commodores at noon inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Tickets for the game are still available and can be purchased here.
This weekend's uniform combination features a mix of items worn between the late 60s and early 70s. The orange helmet was adopted by coach Ray Graves for the 1969 season, and it featured the interlocking "UF" symbol until Charley Pell introduced the script "Gators" logo in 1979, his first season as coach.
Fans can join in on the fun by purchasing Florida sideline gear to support and cheer on the Gators on gameday. Merchandise now available for purchase here and at the Official Gator Sport Shop at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. See below for information on how to purchase.
FANATICS
Fans can purchase Florida sideline gear by clicking here.
OFFICIAL GATORS SPORTS SHOP
Fans can visit the Official Gator Sport Shop located on the north and south sides of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium throughout the week and on gameday. See below for hours of operation.
THROWBACK HELMETS AVAILABLE NOW
While supplies last, fans may purchase their very own authentic replica helmet. Click here to purchase.
Here is a breakdown of this week's alternate uniform:
Gators Football 2021 Ticket Information:
Tickets for the 2021 season are now available, and fans have different options to purchase them:
Throwback uniforms for Homecoming. #GoGators pic.twitter.com/JqIQUsX57R
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 3, 2021
This weekend's uniform combination features a mix of items worn between the late 60s and early 70s. The orange helmet was adopted by coach Ray Graves for the 1969 season, and it featured the interlocking "UF" symbol until Charley Pell introduced the script "Gators" logo in 1979, his first season as coach.
Fans can join in on the fun by purchasing Florida sideline gear to support and cheer on the Gators on gameday. Merchandise now available for purchase here and at the Official Gator Sport Shop at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. See below for information on how to purchase.
FANATICS
Fans can purchase Florida sideline gear by clicking here.
OFFICIAL GATORS SPORTS SHOP
Fans can visit the Official Gator Sport Shop located on the north and south sides of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium throughout the week and on gameday. See below for hours of operation.
- Monday -Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday (gameday): 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
THROWBACK HELMETS AVAILABLE NOW
While supplies last, fans may purchase their very own authentic replica helmet. Click here to purchase.
Here is a breakdown of this week's alternate uniform:
- Helmet
- This weekend, the Gators will feature an orange helmet with no stripe and a gray facemask. Saturday's look will resemble the way the Gators dressed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as Florida adopted the orange helmet for the 1969 season.
- The interlocking "UF" logo was first featured along with the orange helmet in 1969 and remained as part of the Florida's uniform until the script "Gators" logo was introduced in 1979.
- Jersey
- The blue jersey is from the 1960s, when the Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier played quarterback for the Gators and won the Heisman Trophy in 1966. The jersey has an over the shoulder orange & white insert stripe.
- The Gators featured the same jersey in 2019 against Auburn and in 2020 against Missouri, both for homecoming week. The occasion in 2019 was the first time the team wore the top in a game since Sept. 30, 2006.
- Pants
- Also from the 1960s, the Gators white pants for Saturday has an orange & blue insert stripe down each side of the pants.
- The Gators featured the same pants in 2019 against Auburn and in 2020 against Missouri, both for homecoming week.
Gators Football 2021 Ticket Information:
Tickets for the 2021 season are now available, and fans have different options to purchase them:
- Visit FloridaGators.com/tickets
- Call the Gators Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Complete the ticket information form here to be contacted by a Gators Ticket Office representative.
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