actually found this on a steelers fan site 1973: A jersey numbering system was adopted, April 5: 1-19 for quarterbacks and specialists, 20-49 for running backs and defensive backs, 50-59 for centers and linebackers, 60-79 for defensive linemen and interior offensive linemen other than centers, and 80-89 for wide receivers and tight ends. Players who had been in the NFL in 1972 could continue to use old numbers. This is confusing to me and maybe you guys can help me out. Todd Christensen that played with the Raiders in the late 1980's was a TE and wore number 49. But according to the NFL this was not allowed. Was I smokin' some good weed back than or did they(NFL)make an exception??
The No-Fun NFL strikes again
actually found this on a steelers fan site 1973: A jersey numbering system was adopted, April 5: 1-19 for quarterbacks and specialists, 20-49 for running backs and defensive backs, 50-59 for centers and linebackers, 60-79 for defensive linemen and interior offensive linemen other than centers, and 80-89 for wide receivers and tight ends. Players who had been in the NFL in 1972 could continue to use old numbers. This is confusing to me and maybe you guys can help me out. Todd Christensen that played with the Raiders in the late 1980's was a TE and wore number 49. But according to the NFL this was not allowed. Was I smokin' some good weed back than or did they(NFL)make an exception??