1979 - 1980 New York Knicks Home Throwback Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With #20 and 'Richardson' On the Jersey (Michael Ray Richa
This jersey is part of Mitchell & Ness' Hardwood Classics Collection. Jersey Number This authentic jersey will have the number 20 and the name 'Richardson' on it. This is the same style jersey worn by Michael Ray Richardson with the 1979-80 New York Knicks. Quality Construction Authentic Materials. Accurate detailing. Exceptional workmanship. These are the hallmarks of Mitchell & Ness' jerseys, jackets, sweaters and felt pennants. This jersey is made of mesh and has Knicks sewn in maroon on navy twill letters. The player's number is sewn on the front (above Knicks) and back in maroon on navy twill. The player's name is on the back in the same colors. THE KNICKS. A Charter member of the NBA, the Knickerbockers played their first game on November 1, 1946, beating the Toronto Huskies 68-66. By the 1950-51 season, the Knicks had reached the NBA Finals. They would get to the Finals again in 1952 and 1953 but would not win the championship until the 1969-70 season. The stars of the 1950's teams included Dick McGuire, Carl Braun, Harry Gallatin, and the popular Nat Sweetwater Clifton. A former Harlem Gobletrotter, Clifton is credited as the first African-American to sign an NBA contract. Size Body Length Body Width Medium (44) 32 24 Large (46) 33 25 X-Large (48) 34 26 XX-Large (52) 35 27 3X-Large (54) 37 28 4X-Large (56) 38 29 5X-Large (60) 41 30 Please note that measurements are approximate. Mitchell & Ness Clearance Sale Browse our Mitchell & Ness Clearance Sale and get 30-50%off select Mitchell & Ness NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL throwback jerseys and jackets! Online Sports is an Authorized Online Retailer of Mitchell & Ness Products.