July 13, 2006
ATLANTA–The Georgia Tech football team will wear a special 1970s-era uniform as part of Throwback Thursday when the Yellow Jackets host Virginia in a nationally-televised ESPN game on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
The Jackets will replicate the uniform worn by 1970 consensus all-American Renso “Rock” Perdoni, complete with gold jersey with blue numerals trimmed in white, white pants and white helmet. Tech wore various gold jerseys from 1968-71, first with gold helmets then with white helmets, before returning to white jerseys and gold helmets in 1972.
Click here to view Georgia Tech uniforms from various eras.
Tech fans will experience a 1970s atmosphere inside and outside Bobby Dodd Stadium, including music and promotions geared toward the era. Select items at the concession stands will feature 1970s prices, and concession personnel will wear 1970s uniforms.
Throwback Thursday is presented by Russell Athletic.
Thursday night football has become an annual tradition at Bobby Dodd Stadium/Grant Field, with the Yellow Jackets one of ESPN’s most frequent attractions. Tech has played on ESPN Thursday night football 18 times since 1991, including at least one Thursday night game every year since 1993.
