NFL Coach Style (1950s-1970s)

Just in time for the Super Bowl. Discuss.



George Halas:





Vince Lombardi:





George Halas and Vince Lombardi:




Tom Landry:







Questionable:

Tom Landry was killing it.

Hey jrd617...great post on Super Bowl weekend.

George Halas, Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry dressed like leaders of men in a world of sweat, bruises and blood.

I was always impressed when watching vintage videos, that even the fans of baseball in the 50's dressed with consideration and style to watch a game. The game was a special event to the fans and they dressed accordingly.

What a shame that the NFL Coach of the Year, Bill Belichick, is a great football mind dresses like a total slob. Brilliance shouldnt exclude style. Even if he has no personal sense of style, he has the resources to be coached and dressed with style.

At least basketball and hockey coaches try to dress with style like the Halas, Lombardi's and Landry's of a bygone Football era.

One coach - Mike Nolan of SF tried to wear suits but ran into issues b/c of the league's contract with Reebok. Everyone on the sidelines had to wear Reebok apparel. I think eventually he was able to wear one after Reebok produced some suits.

Originally Posted by BaseballDad

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What a shame that the NFL Coach of the Year, Bill Belichick, is a great football mind dresses like a total slob. Brilliance shouldnt exclude style. Even if he has no personal sense of style, he has the resources to be coached and dressed with style.


Quite a difference, though not liking the low gorge and long jacket in the third picture:

Unimpressive for the time period. I wouldn't say they stood out apart from any other wealthy person.

Not an NFL coach, but I always thought Bear Bryant had a good look:

Hank Stram (Kansas City Chiefs):

I like all 3 but I'm a little biased towards Tom Landy myself.

facepalm

Football coaches.. la liga, google that

Originally Posted by jaypee

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facepalm Football coaches.. la liga, google that
lol thread sabotage. Wasn't there a thread on this? http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=44809

Originally Posted by Mr T

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I agree, Danny White was always questionable but his backups were also not the answer.

LMAO!

Originally Posted by jrd617

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Tom Landry:

First and foremost, what an oddly relevant post. Secondly, this look is timeless. I'm not a fan of the hat, but if he was walking down the street wearing this today, he'd still be well dressed. To me, this is absolutely timeless style, and something everybody should strive for. I refuse to believe everybody dressed this well, whenever the picture was taken; you don't just know how to dress like that.