Starting their program over a century ago in 1896, Clemson football and the team’s uniforms have developed throughout the years.
Though things haven’t changed significantly in recent history, the Tigers dawn one of college football’s most recognizable helmets with the signature orange top with a white paw print.
For decades the paw has highlighted the Tiger’s helmets, but did you know this wasn’t always the case?
From leather buckets to the current helmet, take a look back at the helmets the Tigers have used over the years, and let us know in the comments below which are favorites and least favorites!
1939-1941
Charlie Timmons, fullback for the Clemson Tigers at Clemson, S.C., is pictured during practice, Sept. 23, 1941. (AP Photo/B.I. Sanders)
During the leather helmet era, Clemson sported a much darker helmet. It looks better than most you’d see during the time. You gotta love the classics!
1942-1947
Credit: Clemson 1943 Taps
What did I say earlier about loving the classics? This may contend for the worst side view for a helmet in college football history. I can’t help but wonder how uncomfortable they are.
1946-1957
Clemson Tailback, Billy Hair takes off around his right end for a 19-yard gain against the University of Miami in the Gator Bowl game on Jan. 1, 1952 in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/JPK)
These helmets are pretty similar to the 1939-1941 years, with the main difference being abandoning the leather helmets for more modern protection.
1958-1959
(AP Photo) © | 1959 Dec 19
As the years went on, the helmets developed. You can visually see the difference in quality between these helmets and the 1946-1957 years. A brighter helmet with additional white lines, these hats were an improvement.
1957-1964
Via Clemson Taps 1963
In 1957 Clemson introduced numbers on…
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