Ahead of the Denver Nuggets' first-ever NBA Finals, we're taking a look back at the different eras of the Nuggets' visual history. 🏀 Here are their jerseys throughout the years:
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets' jerseys have seen a slew of different color combinations and logos over the decades.The Nuggets are headed to the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, with game one kicking off on Thursday evening at Ball Arena in Denver. You can watch all of the games live on Denver7 and check out the schedule here.It’s all in the details. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/E6BzKmQTR2
"Their visual history, which was actually pretty sedate in those early days, gets a little bit more interesting because they go with Columbine blue and gold uniforms – almost lavender looking, very distinctive and very much of the the Technicolor and polyester age," said Todd Radom, a writer, designer and sports branding expert.The pickaxe appeared on the Nuggets' jerseys for that first season, but it looked a lot different than the modern logo.
"Nuggets" was still written across the chest. The jerseys had red, gold and black accents along the arm and neck holes. The following season brought multiple color and logo combinations, mostly as a nod to the team's history. While the powder blue was gone, both yellow and red made a return, the latter from the Rockets days.
Afterward, the team used a city jersey that gave a nod to the team's origins, with crossed yellow pickaxes in the center. The popular rainbow jerseys were brought back as alternates for a couple years as a throwback to the 80s and early 90s.
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