Bringing classic shirts back to life
We’ve had some iconic kits throughout our history.
From numerous different takes on our classic Lilywhite home strip to some bold, colourful away designs, every fan has a favourite.
Some even associate shirts with games that stick out in their memories.
While our current squad makes use of our latest vibrant range of Nike kits in 2018/19 – available now via our online store – we’ve brought back some of the most iconic shirts from the past for you to wear with pride once again…
1986 home shirt
It’s one of the most recognisable kits in our history, worn by some of the most recognisable players.
So many top-level stars donned this Hummel shirt, first introduced in 1985, from midfield magician Glenn Hoddle as he came to the end of his Spurs career to striker Clive Allen as he plundered a club record 49 goals in all competitions during such a competitive 1986/87 season where we challenged for silverware on multiple fronts. Even Diego Maradona wore it when he turned out in Ossie Ardiles’ testimonial!
1994 away shirt
Who doesn’t remember Jurgen Klinsmann in this famous shirt, theatrically diving in celebration after scoring on his Premier League debut?
A new signing from Monaco, manager Ossie Ardiles selected Klinsmann to start against Sheffield Wednesday in August, 1994, but as the striker walked out onto the Hillsborough pitch, he was met with a chorus of boos from the home fans.
With his collar flared, the German international would silence the home crowd in the only way he knew how. With a slender 3-2 lead over the Owls, Darren Anderton fired a cross towards the far post where an unmarked Klinsmann rose to extend our advantage. The goal wasn’t enough for him, however, as he ran over to the touchline before theatrically diving across the grass.
Bringing back some of the most iconic shirts from our history.
1984 home shirt
It was one of the most famous White Hart Lane matches of all time.
Wind the clock back to May, 1984, as we took on Anderlecht in the second leg of the UEFA Cup Final wearing this iconic shirt.
After recording a 1-1 draw in the first leg, we brought the fight back to the Lane. Penalties loomed, though, as another 1-1 draw saw the tie finish 2-2 on aggregate. Graham Roberts ran up to smash the first penalty away before Anderlecht’s Morten Olsen saw his effort saved by 21-year-old goalkeeper Tony Parks.
1961 home shirt
Our kit may have remained traditional but legendary manager Bill Nicholson revolutionised our game in our most successful season ever, as we became the first team of the modern era to win the fabled League and FA Cup Double in 1960/61.
With the opportunity to secure the Division One title against Sheffield Wednesday at the Lane in April, 1961, Danny Blanchflower, Dave Mackay, Bobby Smith and co. lined up in the tunnel wearing our white v-necked strip with the famous cockerel perched on the chest in a shield.
1991 home shirt
Gary Mabbutt, Gary Lineker and Paul Stewart are just some of the legends to have put this jersey over their shoulders and then covered it in champagne as we lifted our eighth FA Cup in 1991.
Taking on Nottingham Forest at Wembley, Stewart cancelled out Stuart Pearce’s opener before an extra-time own goal from Des Walker gave us a 2-1 triumph.
It was in the semi-final, however, where the 1991 side really demonstrated their skill and talent as we ran out 3-1 winners over rivals Arsenal. Paul Gascoigne, tragically carried off injured in the final, dazzled on the ball and gave us the lead through a free-kick that many will never forget – a 30-yard thunderbolt.