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Central Michigan might not win on the gridiron this Saturday when the Chippewas welcome the Toledo Rockets to town for a little in conference #MACtion, but there's no doubt they'll win on the catwalk.
It's tradition's week in Mt. Pleasant and in honor of Chippewas' teams of past, Central Michigan is donning some crisp throwback jerseys.
@JGuyMAC The Chippewas will be wearing a 1941 throwback for #TraditionsDay Saturday versus Toledo! #FireUpChips pic.twitter.com/6JtmLB4tg3
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) September 19, 2013
As you can see from the above photo the uniforms feature a big maroon block "C" on a mustard jersey, with the jersey number located on the left chest. Alternating maroon and mustard panels grace the shoulders. The matte maroon helmets have a single bold mustard stripe down the center adding up to a simple but classic look.
A close-up look at the helmet and gloves to be worn by the Chippewas this Sat. on CMU Traditions Day. #FireUpChips pic.twitter.com/zUx8XtSBik
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) September 19, 2013
The new throwbacks got their inspiration from these bad boys which look like something straight out of the movie "Leatherheads":
The original! CMU Traditions uniform concept design worn in 1942! Made by @adiderf1 @adidasFB_US @worldwide_parks !! pic.twitter.com/deuGMnm4Jy
— Josh Reasoner (@ChipEquipment) September 19, 2013