Why does Notre Dame not put names on jerseys?

Tradition. One probable reason for omitting jersey names is tradition. The custom did not begin with college teams, and some colleges, such as Notre Dame and Penn State, want to keep the traditions of the past alive. Notre Dame did adopt jersey names during the 1987 football season, but then reversed the decision.

What teams have no names on jerseys?

They’re now mandatory in all the major pro leagues except Major League Baseball, where the Dodgers will join the Yankees as the only fully nameless teams. (The Red Sox and Giants are nameless at home, but wear names on the road.)

When did Notre Dame football start putting names on jerseys?

Notre Dame is playing tonight with names on their jerseys for the first time since the 1988 (1987 season) Cotton Bowl. While this is the first time in 21 years since names have appeared on the Notre Dmae jerseys, this used to be a tradition during Ara Parseghian’s tenure as head coach.

Can college jerseys have names on them?

There is no NCAA regulation that requires college teams to have player’s names on the jerseys. Some coaches believe it undermines the team’s spirit and cooperation. Some want to keep the tradition of having no names on the jerseys alive for the sake of tradition; including Notre Dame, USC and Penn State.

Does Notre Dame still spray paint helmets?

The gold of the helmets is supposed to be the same as Notre Dame’s famed Golden Dome. As an unfortunate consequence of the new paint-job, team managers will no longer paint the helmets, a storied tradition at Notre Dame. However, the helmets will still include 23.9 karat gold flakes.

Does Alabama have names on their jerseys?

In modern times, the first game Alabama players had names on their jerseys was the 1981 Cotton Bowl. They were off the jerseys for a time afterward, but returned for good a bit later until today. Alabama is sporting the swoosh at least until 2018.

Does Notre Dame have names on jerseys?

The Irish players’ decision is a visual of what Notre Dame’s football culture has become. Notre Dame has only worn players’ names on the backs of their jerseys six times since then — the 2008 Hawaii Bowl under former coach Charlie Weis, and the five postseason appearances under Kelly leading up to this one.

Why don t the Yankees have names on the back of their uniforms?

So, why don’t the Yankees have names on their jerseys in the first place? There’s no real clear answer anywhere, but the best guess is that it’s just tradition. When other teams joined the trend of adding names, New York abstained.

What does the back of Notre Dame’s Jersey say?

At the bottom of the back side of the helmet, four gold stars are bordered by navy horizontal stripes. Those details on the sleeves and helmet are meant to pay tribute to Chicago’s flag. The words “GRADUATING CHAMPIONS” appear in small gold lettering on the rear collar of the jersey.

When did college football put names on jerseys?

In 1961, the University of Maryland was the first collegiate football team to place the surnames of its players on the backs of their uniforms along with their numbers, following a trend established by the professional American Football League and baseball’s Chicago White Sox.

What is Notre Dame’s colors?

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At the time of its founding in 1842, Notre Dame’s original school colors were yellow and blue; yellow symbolized the light and blue the truth. However, sometime after the Dome and Statue of Mary atop the Main Building was gilded, gold and blue became the official colors of the University.

Why are Notre Dames helmets so shiny?

The color of the helmets are more consistent from helmet to helmet and involve the use of 23.9 karat gold flake. The overall result of the new process is a more reflective helmet that resembles the Gold Dome more than the previous versions of the helmet.