Johan Cruyff Shirts
Johan Cruyff’s shirts are very special because of a specific detail: The two Adidas arm stripes instead of the usual three ones.
During the World Cup 1974, Adidas started to produce shirts with the today well known three arm stripes. But at the time, Cruyff wore the Puma „King“ football shoes and was bound in an advertising contract with the manufacturer „Puma“. As Puma and Adidas were big rivals on the sportswear market, Cruyff refused to wear the three striped Adidas shirts and insisted on a special confection with two stripes.
Therefore, he got supplied with two striped shirts and shorts. I don’t know if Adidas produced them this way or if the KNVB kitman modified the shirts.
I remember that in the late 70’s there were other players as well who played with two stripes – like the Van de Kerkhof brothers during the World Cup 1978 in Argentina.
This is the World Cup 1978 two stripes version, worn by Willy van de Kerkhof, which was produced uniquely for him.
I remember that in the late 70’s there were other players as well who played with two stripes – like the Van de Kerkhof brothers during the World Cup 1978 in Argentina.
This is the World Cup 1978 two stripes version, worn by Willy van de Kerkhof, which was produced uniquely for him.
