Pitt Unveils New Uniform Colors

PITTSBURGH, PA - In a back-to-the-future move, the University of Pittsburgh’s athletic teams have returned to the retro royal blue and mustard gold colors that the team hasn’t worn regularly in more than two decades.

Pitt also has unveiled a new secondary logo and number font for its 19th athletic programs.

“Pitt people are passionate about their university and love showing their pride in numerous ways, especially by wearing Panthers gear and merchandise,” athletic director Heather Lyke said in a statement. “But for too long we were disjointed in our Pitt branding, whether it be our colors or logos.”

Pitt first wore the royal blue and mustard gold uniforms in 1973, when Johnny Majors became football coach and led a turnaround of the moribound program that culminated in a national championship in 1976.

Pitt switched to a navy and Vegas gold color scheme in 1997. Lyke said those colors are now retired and won’t reappear as throwback uniforms in the future.

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