1978 – 1981
Michigan State Football
Jersey & Helmet Style

Facemasks were changed to white on the helmets.

Helmet

  • Kelly green helmet
  • Three stripes: one-inch white center stripe, one-inch between half-inch white striping
  • Michigan State Helmet Logo on both sides
  • White facemask


Jersey

  • “MICHIGAN STATE” appears above the player numerals – font reminiscent of the 1965 & 1966 national championship teams
  • Extra bold, solid color player numerals on front
  • Solid color TV numbers on side of the shoulders
  • Three stripes: one-inch white center stripe, one-inch between half-inch white striping
  • Extra bold, solid color player numerals on back
  • No player last names on the back above the player numerals


Pants

  • White pants
  • Three stripes: green center stripe, one-inch between half-inch green striping
  • Same pants used for home and away games


Photography Credits: Masthead image is courtesy of The Tradition Continues – Spartan Football. Image of 1978 – 1981 helmet is courtesy of Helmet Hut. Spartan Jerseys claims no ownership to these images.