Denver, USA1978

Retro Colorado Caribous Clothing

Retro Caribous designs for the NASL club that played a single season at Mile High Stadium in 1978, famous for brown-and-tan jerseys with a leather fringe, with a T-shirt and a sweatshirt.
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NASL: Colorado Caribous Sweatshirt - Light Grey NASL: Colorado Caribous Sweatshirt - Light Grey
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Colorado Caribous Retro Kits

2 products
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → Red retro football shirt personalised with any name and number 10 Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

The Colorado Caribous kit story

Colorado Caribous kit timeline
  1. 1978Play their only NASL season at Mile High Stadium, Denver
  2. 1978Brown and tan jerseys feature a strip of leather fringe
  3. 1979Club bought and moved to Atlanta as the new Chiefs

The Caribous of Colorado lasted only one NASL season, but their kit has never been forgotten. Our retro Colorado Caribous designs and nods to classic Colorado Caribous kits celebrate the most talked-about jersey in the history of American soccer.

The fringe

The Caribous played in 1978 at Mile High Stadium in Denver. Their brown and tan jerseys had a strip of leather fringe across the chest, a western touch few clubs would dare to copy. In 2009 readers of Uni Watch voted it the worst soccer uniform in history, which has only made it more loved.

One season in Denver

On the pitch it was a hard year. The Caribous finished with an 8–22 record and scored 34 goals, the fewest in the league. After the season the club was bought and moved to Atlanta, where it became the new Atlanta Chiefs.

Caribous casualwear

Our range includes the NASL: Colorado Caribous Sweatshirt - Light Grey and the NASL: Colorado Caribous T-Shirt - Grey Marl. Find more in our casualwear range, or explore our North American club shirts.

Colorado Caribous shirt FAQs

Did the Colorado Caribous really have fringe on their jerseys?+

Yes. Their brown and tan jerseys had a strip of leather fringe across the chest, in a western style.

What happened to the Colorado Caribous?+

After their only season, in 1978, the club was bought and moved to Atlanta, where it played as the new Atlanta Chiefs.

Can I add a name and number to my Colorado Caribous shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Colorado Caribous shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.