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Stahls’ Offers Football Number Tips




July 2, 2015

Stahls’, St. Clair Shores, Mich., offers basic guidelines for numbering football team uniforms.

Football jerseys have distinctive number styles and placements, according to the company. In addition to large numbers on the front and back of the jersey, there also are numbers displayed on the shoulders or sleeves — referred to as “TV numbers.” These smaller numbers allow viewers watching a game to identify a player’s number from far away. Numbers also can be found on players’ helmets.

Also unique to football is that only players playing particular positions may wear certain numbers. This rule is to assist officials in determining rules infractions by players.

Number sequences based on player positions include:

1-9:
quarterback, kickers
10-19: quarterback, kickers, receivers, tight end
20-49: running back, defensive back
50-59: linebackers
60-79: offensive and defensive lineman
80-89: receivers, tight end
90-99: defensive lineman, linebackers


Number sizes for decorating football jerseys vary based on garment size. These are the typical size guidelines to reference:  

Adult: 3-inch name, 10-inch front number, 10- or 12-inch back number and 4-inch sleeve/shoulder number

Youth:
2-inch name, 8-inch front number, 10-inch back number and 3-inch sleeve/shoulder number

For more information, visit stahls.com. — L.M.