Montréal Alouettes Debut 1974 Throwbacks: A Post Game Report ...
Last week, the Montréal Allouettes unveiled their 1974 throwback uniforms, but unfortunately at the time, they didn’t release any still photos, and their hype video — while showing some glimpses of the throwback — didn’t really show off the throwbacks particularly well.
In that article, contributor/pal/Canadian University Uni Watcher Wade Heidt added his thoughts and it was noted Wade would possibly do a follow-up article once the uniforms had made their on-field debut. They did last night, and Wade is here with his report.
• • • • •Montreal Alouettes. 1974 uniforms post-game report by Wade Heidt
On August 22, Phil mentioned we may have a post-game report from me after we see the Montreal Alouettes 1974 throwback on the field. Here it is. The verdict is in. C’est magnifique!
The Alouettes hosted the Edmonton Elks on Sunday night. The game celebrating the 50th anniversary of Montreal’s 1974 Grey Cup win.
On revient en force pour la deuxième demie ????
Grâce à notre enchère Alouettes, procurez-vous les chandails « Hommage 1974 » portés par certains de nos joueurs ???? https://t.co/ZvtX7gPSDg pic.twitter.com/GYI8eFahp0
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) August 26, 2024
Phil covered the uniforms in great detail in the August 22 preview, so we will not review that again, other than some aspects not touched on. This uniform is a modern take of the 1974 uniform worn by the Alouettes. The front and rear bumpers of the helmets were left blank, giving a throwback feel. We discovered the uniform has white socks with stripes. The Alouettes wore similar stripes back in the day but it was later in the decade than 1974. The 1974 team wore blue socks. Plenty of game photos from Sunday can be seen here in the photo gallery.
I really enjoyed seeing this uniform on the field. Appreciated seeing the Als in navy over white at home rather than the usual mono-navy with the primary uniforms. The white shoulder loops going all the way around underneath looks good and shows it can still be done with modern tailoring. The red sleeves pop. The logo on the sleeves works here because of no logo on the sides of the helmet. Having the numbers on the sides of the helmet takes away the need for TV numbers on the jersey. The logo on the front of the helmet didn’t seem as bizarre looking as I thought it might. Here is some game action. Notice broadcaster TSN used the team’s vintage “Delta” logo in the scorebug.
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— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) August 26, 2024
I was disappointed in the uniform decision by the opponents. The Edmonton Elks wore their green pants. It would have made more sense for them to wear their yellow pants, like Edmonton did in the 1974 Grey Cup game. I really wish they would have been mindful of that to give it that throwback feel.
Of note, members of the 1974 Montreal Alouettes were at the game. They wore different Alouettes jerseys. Also ones that were not exact throwbacks to what the team wore in 1974. They were royal blue but these jerseys had TV numbers and the logo on the sleeve.
Retrouvailles entre légendes ! Soyez avec nous ce soir au stade pour les honorer comme il se doit ! ????️ : https://t.co/2ZxyAxCVmjMeet the legends! Come join us at the stadium to honour the 1974 Alouettes! #Alouettes Match présenté par Labatt 50. pic.twitter.com/zQ6MiFfzVN
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) August 25, 2024
In summary, a good look for the Alouettes on Sunday. I’m hoping they change their plans and consider wearing it another time. Just like the 1974 Grey Cup, Montreal defeated Edmonton.
• • • • •Thanks, Wade — nice rundown!
