Rodney/Childress Era Basketball Shorts

[DeacLaw05]

http://www.retrocollegecuts.com/1992-1993-WAKE-FOREST-DEMON-DEACONS-p/1992-wake.htm

Want a way to remember when we were actually good at basketball? I saw these yesterday and couldn't recall seeing the link posted here before. I've already asked my wife for a pair as a Christmas present, as they are a reminder that a new coach and a couple of badass recruits can change the fortunes of a college basketball program pretty quickly...

 

[Deacfreak07]

Those are awesome.

 

[DeacLaw05]

The mid-80s shorts with "Deacons" written down the side would be pretty awesome too. I'd buy a pair of Retire Meyer shorts...

 

[BabyDeac75]

Dont forget that those shorts will only cover 1/3 of your thigh ... those pre-date the long Fab Five shorts popularized later. While it was not an issue for most of us then, it might look down right unattractive now!

 

[DeacLaw05]

Dont forget that those shorts will only cover 1/3 of your thigh ... those pre-date the long Fab Five shorts popularized later. While it was not an issue for most of us then, it might look down right unattractive now!

They actually have a "modern" cut, so they aren't exact replicas (which I think we can all be grateful for).

 

[ChaosDeac]

Thanks and no thanks to you. Got me excited with the awesome link and shorts, then I see the $75 price tag. Haha, oh well. Still love em, wish they were cheaper.

 

[DeaconOEF/OIFvet]

Just last week my wife made the mistake of putting my 97-01' WF white/gold Nike shorts in the washer with some of her colors and they came out pink/purple. I'm just now starting to settle down about it. I don't suppose anybody that lives near W-S area, knows of any place that still might sell a pair?

 

[IamThunderbolt]

Just last week my wife made the mistake of putting my 97-01' WF white/gold Nike shorts in the washer with some of her colors and they came out pink/purple. I'm just now starting to settle down about it. I don't suppose anybody that lives near W-S area, knows of any place that still might sell a pair?

no, but the elastic finally gave our on my black ones from this era. Luckily my wife is a frickin wizard when it comes to sewing, etc. so she's replacing it.

 

[DeaconOEF/OIFvet]

Still got my black ones as well. Still really pissed off about the white shorts. I got them as a Christmas present in 1998 and I haven't seen any for sale in any stores since.

 

[morrison2951]

The mid-80s shorts with "Deacons" written down the side would be pretty awesome too. I'd buy a pair of Retire Meyer shorts...

I found a pair at the Raleigh Sports Show at the State Fairgrounds last year- only they say "Wake" down the side. I plan to get them framed and hang them in my "Deacon Den".

 

[DeacLaw05]

Wanted to bring this back to the top, as I got a pair of these for Christmas, and they are completely awesome. I'm 6' tall, and a size large falls right at my knee. Good weight, comfortable, and from an era when we didn't suck. I'll wear them proudly.

 

[Deacfreak07]

Wanted to bring this back to the top, as I got a pair of these for Christmas, and they are completely awesome. I'm 6' tall, and a size large falls right at my knee. Good weight, comfortable, and from an era when we didn't suck. I'll wear them proudly.

Wife hooked me up with a pair. Assist to da boards for the idea.

 

[daaberry]

Do you feel they look more maroon than a true black? Mine seem to.

 

[Deacfreak07]

Yea. I have some other jerseys like that. It's the way the light catches them. I think it's the hue that that fabric holds.

 

[TUA01576]

Wife hooked me up with a pair. Assist to da boards for the idea.

+1. When this board made this thread, I was looking at them and tried to show my wife and she said I was interrupting her show, but she remembered the website and ordered me a pair. I love them.