When are you too old to wear your jersey?

[ZeroClub]

This is kinda funny to me. Last weekend, I wore my Troy Aikman Jersey for the first time in probably 10 years. I don't know why I wore it. My son woke up on Saturday and said, "Lets wear Jerseys today." So, I did. Having said that, no less then 5 people through out the day commented on the Jersey. A women at Sam's Club passed by and said real low, "Go Cowboys". A guy in the Gas line said I like your style. The women working at the dump, of all places, said I like your Jersey. My 13 year old daughters little friends came over and both said they like the Jersey.

Now, seriously, I hardly ever wear Jerseys anymore. In fact, if I wear one, it's probably going to be my Earl Campbell UT throw back. I do that when UT has a big game. OU or a Bowl game, something like that. I'm not a young guy. I'm not very good looking and I am not in the shape I was when I was young so I know that the reason for these comments don't stem from any of those types of things. Being a fan is hard enough these days. I think that any enjoyment you can get out of being a fan is a welcome thing. If that's wearing a Jersey, then so be it. After all, I'm not in this for the press and noteriaty of being a Cowboy fan. That's not part of being a fan. Do what makes you gain enjoyment out of the whole process. If that means, dressing up and painting your face Blue and Silver, so be it. If it means wearing a uniform to the game, so be it. If it means something as simple as a ball cap, do that. Take whatever enjoyment you can get out of the process I say.

This is a wonderful story.

Assuming your son is under 35, you did the right thing.

 

[DA FAN]

This is kinda funny to me. Last weekend, I wore my Troy Aikman Jersey for the first time in probably 10 years. I don't know why I wore it. My son woke up on Saturday and said, "Lets wear Jerseys today." So, I did. Having said that, no less then 5 people through out the day commented on the Jersey. A women at Sam's Club passed by and said real low, "Go Cowboys". A guy in the Gas line said I like your style. The women working at the dump, of all places, said I like your Jersey. My 13 year old daughters little friends came over and both said they like the Jersey.

Now, seriously, I hardly ever wear Jerseys anymore. In fact, if I wear one, it's probably going to be my Earl Campbell UT throw back. I do that when UT has a big game. OU or a Bowl game, something like that. I'm not a young guy. I'm not very good looking and I am not in the shape I was when I was young so I know that the reason for these comments don't stem from any of those types of things. Being a fan is hard enough these days. I think that any enjoyment you can get out of being a fan is a welcome thing. If that's wearing a Jersey, then so be it. After all, I'm not in this for the press and noteriaty of being a Cowboy fan. That's not part of being a fan. Do what makes you gain enjoyment out of the whole process. If that means, dressing up and painting your face Blue and Silver, so be it. If it means wearing a uniform to the game, so be it. If it means something as simple as a ball cap, do that. Take whatever enjoyment you can get out of the process I say.

Well said Amigo!

 

[royhitshard]

No, it's just a fringe benefit. Why don't the over-40 guys wear NBA jerseys? Because it's not flattering. Loose-fitting NFL jerseys present no such obstacle, and the rest of us have to suffer. Etiquette extends beyond the dinner table, you know.

Because the NBA stinks!

 

[rcaldw]

If it is wrong, then I'm in trouble.

We have a church flag football league. We play every Saturday, and we have 5 teams. Each team has chosen an NFL team name. My team is the Cowboys. All 9 of us wear our jerseys every Saturday. I'm 43 years old and still hanging in there with the 20 somethings.

But we are not alone!

On those same Saturdays, the Packers (one of our teams) wear their jerseys, as do the Texans. This year the Rams changed to the Dolphins and they are all getting jerseys off ebay.

So, we may all look goofy, who knows, but it is a lot of fun!

 

[jackrussell]

So your 35 and too old to wear a jersey. Hmm.

We ARE talking about people that buy underwear in packs of 3 for $10 and are good for the year...people who name their 'special purpose'....people that write their name in urine....people who's fundamental tool for dating is a set of beer goggles....people that have hair styles that last years, sometimes decades....people that believe 'the world is my toilet'....people that think 'aromatherapy' is spraying a half can of Glade following a much bragged about 'regular bowel movement.'

And we're worried about being too old to wear a jersey?

Puuuuleeeeze!

 

[Reed]

for me from like 14 i stopped but im guessing ill start again once i turn 30 and have wifed some woman

 

[Cowboy4ever]

I wear cowboy gear just about anytme I am out of the house and not at work. Either my t-shirts, my shorts, my hats, and on weekends, my jersey. I am always sporting my team colors, between Dallas and Auburn, I am always in Team Gear. I am with the poster that stated, if they want to pay my bills, then they can have a say in what I wear, until then, I am wearing what I want, when I want.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

I have never worn a jersey. Comes off too much like a person who wishes he was playing but is too old, too overweight and drinks too much.

Reminds me, how is your sister anyway?

 

[BeWare94]

Wear your Jesey in public. I am 35 years old and was listening to some radio show and they said there is a 35 year old rule. That at 35 a grown man should not wear a jersey in public.

For the record I am a die hard fan and will wear my Jersey in Public on Gamedays only...

Opinions...?

So you are going to let some jack@!?% on a radio show tell you whether it is kosher to wear your jersey in public?

That's pathetic, my friend. Wear your jersey when and wherever you want for as long as you want. I don't care if you are 100 years old. LOL

 

[Timbo2st]

Screw that rule lol.

Wear it when and where you want.

I once wore my Roy Williams jersey to a Brave/Philles game in Philly.

I know I said wear it when and where but I dont suggest doing what I did

 

[DallasCowpoke]

So, this is bad form??

Me on the way to 7-11 for milk.

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[baj1dallas]

In age-appropriate attire. We're trying to run a society here.

lol spoken like a 17 year old know it all.

 

[MONT17]

I never wear Jerseys but I have always wanted to try it... Back in the early 90s it never crossed my mind because I thought I could still play... and I would never wear another players name on my back let alone their number!!!

SO fast forward to the year the Boys were going to draft Roy Williams... with all the hype around him I got caught up. I reasoned with myself that its the same name so I can wear the Jersey and if they put an "R" before williams Im really set... but then he came out with the #31!!! I wore #30 and #17 in football... #47 in Lacrosse!!! I couldnt wear Roys #31 even if it says R. Williams on the back!!!


So fast forward to this year...Tony Romo has the Boys rockin like a Stripper at church! I told my girl I might wearSo fast forward to this year... a ROMO Jersey if she bought one for me... because I will wear Cowboys Gear but I will not buy anything NEW until they win a SUPER BOWL!!!

So fast forward to the BOYS winning the SUPER BOWL... I will wear and BUT multiple Boys Jersey at some point in the day everyday for the entire year just to make up for the 90s!







Go Boys!!!

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Dang...never really thought about it.....I am 46 and still wearing it only on game days or training camp!

Go Cowboys