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Traditionally, Navy’s football uniforms have had a “Notre Dame” type feel with navy jerseys and gold pants with a logo-less gold helmet, but Nike has upped the ante in recent years, incorporating heavy shoulder stripes and a splash of red into the Midshipmen’s look.
Over the last decade, it seems the swoosh has altered Navy’s gameday apparel every season, reverting back to a semi-neutral look after the 2010 season. Navy’s current navy and gold get up appears traditional with a “NAVY” wordmark across the chest and very little “extras” on the jersey or pants.
Against Army, however, in the annual rivalry showdown, all bets are off.
Navy donned white helmets in 2011 against the Black Knights for the first time since 1969. They returned for the rivalry game the following season, this time, with a pleasant addition.
The Midshipmen’s uniforms resembled an officer’s dress blues with anchors applied to the shoulders and navy bordering along the neck area. The blocked “NAVY” wordmark across the jersey completed a near perfect top. Navy’s helmet is what really separated the Midshipmen from the rest of college football, a white shell with a navy “Anchor” decal just above a gold-foil that wraps around the helmet. The navy facemask with battle decals and the famous “Don’t tread on me” sticker on the back gives it a flashy look.
Prior to the uniform era kicking into high gear in the late 2000s, Navy’s usual get up was navy tops with gold pants at home and white jerseys on the road. Block lettering, white numerals and a contrasting gold neckline provided the Midshipmen with a classic swoosh appearance.
Since 1986, Navy has donned gold helmets with navy facemasks on gameday. Prior to that, gold shells with gray facemasks were worn.
