You can get your sports fix from more than just the sports channel. In fact, there are many places you can get your sports fix, including via classic films! In these films, it is not uncommon to see memorable, albeit fictional, sports jerseys.
We love sports jerseys for their timeless appeal and ability to celebrate sports teams, (even made-up ones on the big screen)!
Therefore, in this article we will talk about some movie sports jerseys that are amongst the top fan favourites.
Yes, that includes sports jerseys from nostalgic classics like Space Jam, The Mighty Ducks, Bad News Bears and Teen Wolf! We will summarise the plot of each movie, provide a brief description of the famous sports jersey, and give you links straight to where you can find and buy these jerseys online.
Stayed tuned as we turn back the clock to movies that remind us of our formative years and enjoy this dose of pop-culture history!
List of 7 Sports Jerseys Featured in Hollywood Movies:
- Space Jam – Jordan’s #23 Toon Squad Jersey
We are totally letting our bias show by beginning with our favourite of the bunch, but you really cannot go wrong with this classic!
Released in 1996, Space Jam was an American live-action x animated sports comedy that featured Michael Jordan (yes, that Michael Jordan!), along with co-star, Bugs Bunny. Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan go head-to-head in a fate-determining-basketball-match when an evil alien theme park owner, aided by his evil alien gang, try to kidnap the Looney Tunes to use as new theme park attraction off-world! We see this white movie sports jersey, with a clearly looney-tunes-inspired design during their iconic do-or-die basketball match. You can view the famous Toon Squad Jersey by clicking here.
You can buy your very own Michael Jordan Space Jam #23 Toon Squad Jersey Here
- The Mighty Ducks – Mighty Ducks (Conway #96/ Banks #33/ Goldberg #6) Ice Hockey Jersey
The Mighty Ducks is a Walt Disney Pictures film franchise, which released the first movie in the three-part instalment in 1992, famously giving us the Mighty Ducks Hockey Jersey.
The movie is about a reckless lawyer, Gordon Bombay, who is caught drunk driving and is sentenced to coach a children’s hockey team as a part of his community service.
The jerseys in this movie featured a design reminiscent of the traditional pirates’ skull and crossbones, with the skull being replaced by a duck face in a hockey mask and the bones by two hockey sticks. You can view the famous Mighty Ducks Team Jersey by clicking here.
You can buy your very own Mighty Ducks Ice Hockey Jersey Here.
- Bad News Bears – Bears (#3 Leak, #12 Boil) Chico’s Bail Bonds Baseball Jersey
This 1976 sports comedy features main character, ex-minor leaguer/present-day alcoholic, Morris Buttermaker, who begrudgingly agrees coach a Little League team.
The movie follows his struggles to whip the group of misfits into shape for the highly competitive California little league amongst pressures from lawyer-councilman, Bob Whitewood, who has a grudge against the team for excluding his son from playing.
When he fails, talented pitcher, Amanda Whurlitzer, is then enlisted to give the team a hand. What’s hilarious is that Buttermaker gets Chico’s Ball Bonds to sponsor the little league team, leading to this iconic movie sports jersey. You can view the Chico’s Bail Bonds Baseball Jersey by clicking here.
You can buy your own Bears (#3 Leak, #12 Boyle) Chico’s Bail Bonds Baseball Jersey Here.
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – Chicago Blackhawks Griswold #00 Hockey Jersey
This popular 1989 American Christmas comedy follows the story of the Griswold family who are spending Christmas vacation at home, but everything goes hilariously awry as relatives show up unannounced.
We see Clark Griswold (the father and main character, who tries and fails to make sure everything is perfect for Christmas) wearing the famous NHL Blackhawks Red Jersey amongst all the chaos. This movie sports jersey is for sure a great collectable for any fan of the franchise. You can view the Griswold #00 Hockey Jersey by clicking here.
You can buy your own Chicago Blackhawks Griswold #00 Hockey Jersey Here.
- Any Given Sunday – Miami Sharks Willie Beaman #13 Football Jersey
Any Given Sunday is an American sports drama featuring incredible actors like Al Pacino and Cameron Diaz and was released in 1999. The film follows D’Amato and his professional football team, the Miami Sharks who he has coached for 30 years.
Just four years ago, they were the best of the best, but now the team faces constant losses, dwindling attendance and ever-aging players. Willie Beamen (Jamie Foxx) is recruited when the team losses their quarterback to an injury, who then of course quickly becomes the star of the show.
In this drama about teamwork, professionalism, and dedication – we come to love and respect the famous all black, Beamen #13 jersey. You can view the Beamen #13 Football Jersey by clicking here.
You can buy your own Miami Sharks Willie Beaman #13 Football Jersey Here.
- Teen Wolf – Beavers #42 Basketball Jersey
No, we are not talking about the 2011 teen drama featuring Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, and Holland Roden. We are talking about the OG Teen Wolf Movie released in 1985.
This American coming-of-age fantasy comedy film features Michael J. Fox as 17-year-old Scott Howard who discovers that he has become a werewolf. He helps his unsuccessful basketball team, the Beavers, with his new supernatural gifts in his bright yellow #42 jersey. You can view the Beavers #42 Basketball jersey by clicking here.
You can buy your own Beavers #42 Basketball Jersey Here.
To End Off…
Whether you classify yourself as a die-hard cinephile, or an extremely dedicated sports buff, these movie sports jerseys are enough to get you riled up and excited about these classic films again.
We have spoken about 6 of Hollywood’s most recognisable movies that featured our main characters wearing unforgettable sports jerseys.
We hope you enjoyed our little stroll down memory lane!