1964 Michigan State Football Jersey & Helmet Style
The words “MICHIGAN STATE” on the jersey made its official debut in Michigan State football history.
Helmet
Kelly green helmet
White one-inch center stripe
White three-inch thin, rounded “charger” style player numerals on both sides
Jersey
“MICHIGAN STATE” appears above the player numerals for the first time – the font has changed several times over the next 47 seasons, but can be found on the present team’s uniforms
Solid color player numerals on front
White solid color TV numbers on side of shoulders
No player last names on the back above the player numerals
Solid color player numerals on back
Pants
White pants
One stripe: one-inch green striping
Same pants used for home and away games
Photography Credits: Masthead image is courtesy of Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections. Image of 1964 jersey is courtesy of The Tradition Continues – Spartan Football. Spartan Jerseys claims no ownership to these images.