Record of away strips

[Lungo--Drom]

If you go to the Historical Kits website they have a page covering Hibs strips over the years since 1875, see:
http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Scottish_Football_League/Hibernian/hibernian.htm
but this site seems to only cover 'iconic' away strips of various clubs through history.
Does anyone know if there has been a record kept of all Hibs away kits and in what year was the first away strip used? When did 'third strips' first appear also?
All answers, information and suggested sources of info welcomed. Thanks in advance!

[puff the dragon]

If you go to the Historical Kits website they have a page covering Hibs strips over the years since 1875, see:
http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Scottish_Football_League/Hibernian/hibernian.htm
but this site seems to only cover 'iconic' away strips of various clubs through history.
Does anyone know if there has been a record kept of all Hibs away kits and in what year was the first away strip used? When did 'third strips' first appear also?
All answers, information and suggested sources of info welcomed. Thanks in advance!

How much better did Hibs tops look before sponsors names had to be put on the front?

Football teams have sold their soul.

[Purple & Green]

I've tried to collate a record of all away strips - I've a good idea from 1980 onwards. I'd love to hear from anyone who has knowledge of change strips from pre 1970 especially specific games when they were worn.

[SouthamptonHibs]

Some cracking tops there! Hopefully Hibs bring a few classic top out for us to buy hail hail

[AndyM_1875]

I've tried to collate a record of all away strips - I've a good idea from 1980 onwards. I'd love to hear from anyone who has knowledge of change strips from pre 1970 especially specific games when they were worn.

In the late 50s I believe we wore a plain white "away" shirt.

The only other instances I know of us wearing away colours was when we used to go to teams like Dundee Hibernian (later United) or play the likes of Dumbarton Harp the club would borrow Leith Athletics's black and white strips. We certainly wore Leith Athletic's colours when Tannadice was opened in 1909 with a game between Dundee Hibernian and Hibs.

My great grandfather was a gas stoker who lived in Leith and would watch either Leith Athletic or Hibs. He wouldn't watch Hearts on principle.:devil:

Hope that helps.

[Pretty Boy]

The historical kits website does update away tops reasonably often so hopefully they get round to Hibs, I know they added Celtic quite recently. Maybe worth emailing them the request.

Am I right in thinking Hibs played in all green, sleeves and all, v Sporting Lisbon in the 50s/60s?

[Purple & Green]

In the late 50s I believe we wore a plain white "away" shirt.

The only other instances I know of us wearing away colours was when we used to go to teams like Dundee Hibernian (later United) or play the likes of Dumbarton Harp the club would borrow Leith Athletics's black and white strips. We certainly wore Leith Athletic's colours when Tannadice was opened in 1909 with a game between Dundee Hibernian and Hibs.

My great grandfather was a gas stoker who lived in Leith and would watch either Leith Athletic or Hibs. He wouldn't watch Hearts on principle.:devil:

Hope that helps.

That's brilliant - really helpful thanks, I've found little in the newspapers of hibs change colours over the years up until the purple and all green tops of the early 70s.

[Jonnyboy]

The historical kits website does update away tops reasonably often so hopefully they get round to Hibs, I know they added Celtic quite recently. Maybe worth emailing them the request.

Am I right in thinking Hibs played in all green, sleeves and all, v Sporting Lisbon in the 50s/60s?

Against Sporting Lisbon in 1972, at ER, all green tops, white shorts, green socks :thumbsup:

[Purple & Green]

Quick preliminary list, subject to checking etc etc

1972-1973 purple with white sleeves | all green tops 3rd
1973-1974 purple with white sleeves
1974-1975 purple with white sleeves
1975-1976 purple with white sleeves
1976-1977 purple with white sleeves
1977-1978 purple with white sleeves and yellow trim
1978-1979 Yellow
1979-1980 Yellow
1980-1981 white with green sleeves
1981-1982 white with green sleeves
1982-1983 white with green sleeves
1983-1984 white with green sleeves
1984-1985 white with green sleeves
1985-1986 white with green sleeves
1986-1987 white with green and black flashes to chest
1987-1988 white
1988-1989 white
1989-1990 white with green sleeves
1990-1991 white with green sleeves
1991-1992 white with green sleeves
1992-1993 purple
1993-1994 purple
1994-1995 purple and green stripes
1995-1996 purple and green stripes
1996-1997 purple
1997-1998 purple
1998-1999 yellow
1999-2000 illuminous yellow
2000-2001 white
2001-2002 purple
2002-2003 purple
2003-2004 yellow
2004-2005 white | yellow 3rd
2005-2006 black
2006-2007 dark green
2007-2008 black
2008-2009 yellow
2009-2010 white | black 3rd
2010-2011 mint | yellow 3rd
2011-2012 black | thistle 3rd
2012-2013 white

I'm still compiling images of them :)

[Purple & Green]

Historical kits won't be doing away kits - but, if anyone out there has the ability to create the graphics from pictures then please pm me and I'll put a page together.

[Bristolhibby]

That's a pretty poor range of colours from Hibs.

Basically one of White, Purple, Yellow or Black.

C'mon Hibs, what about a Red, pale blue, dark blue, orange or something different.

Same old for 40 years (mint excepted).

J


Quick preliminary list, subject to checking etc etc

1972-1973 purple with white sleeves | all green tops 3rd
1973-1974 purple with white sleeves
1974-1975 purple with white sleeves
1975-1976 purple with white sleeves
1976-1977 purple with white sleeves
1977-1978 purple with white sleeves and yellow trim
1978-1979 Yellow
1979-1980 Yellow
1980-1981 white with green sleeves
1981-1982 white with green sleeves
1982-1983 white with green sleeves
1983-1984 white with green sleeves
1984-1985 white with green sleeves
1985-1986 white with green sleeves
1986-1987 white with green and black flashes to chest
1987-1988 white
1988-1989 white
1989-1990 white with green sleeves
1990-1991 white with green sleeves
1991-1992 white with green sleeves
1992-1993 purple
1993-1994 purple
1994-1995 purple and green stripes
1995-1996 purple and green stripes
1996-1997 purple
1997-1998 purple
1998-1999 yellow
1999-2000 illuminous yellow
2000-2001 white
2001-2002 purple
2002-2003 purple
2003-2004 yellow
2004-2005 white | yellow 3rd
2005-2006 black
2006-2007 dark green
2007-2008 black
2008-2009 yellow
2009-2010 white | black 3rd
2010-2011 mint | yellow 3rd
2011-2012 black | thistle 3rd
2012-2013 white

I'm still compiling images of them :)

[car1973]

If you go to the Historical Kits website they have a page covering Hibs strips over the years since 1875, see:
http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Scottish_Football_League/Hibernian/hibernian.htm
but this site seems to only cover 'iconic' away strips of various clubs through history.
Does anyone know if there has been a record kept of all Hibs away kits and in what year was the first away strip used? When did 'third strips' first appear also?
All answers, information and suggested sources of info welcomed. Thanks in advance!

Some old away tops in this site:

http://www.oldfootballshirts.com/en/teams/h/hibernian/old-hibernian-football-shirts-t168.html?type=Away

[Pretty Boy]

Some old away tops in this site:

http://www.oldfootballshirts.com/en/teams/h/hibernian/old-hibernian-football-shirts-t168.html?type=Away

The 87/88 p and d windows one is a thing of beauty.

[essexhibee]

That mint kit really was honking.

[biggineurope]

:agree:
That mint kit really was honking.

[Lungo--Drom]

P&G, sorry been working and not had time to check back to this thread even though I started it. Okay what I am hoping to do is make a web page like the Historical Kits one but for Hibs away tops, to compliment the HK website. I will PM you when I get a chance in the morning. Cheers!


I've tried to collate a record of all away strips - I've a good idea from 1980 onwards. I'd love to hear from anyone who has knowledge of change strips from pre 1970 especially specific games when they were worn.

[Lungo--Drom]

Cheers Andy, I'm gonna start making a master list then sketch up some drawings like the Historical Kits website, then I'll put a link up on here and people can hopefully point out any errors for updating / correcting.


In the late 50s I believe we wore a plain white "away" shirt.

The only other instances I know of us wearing away colours was when we used to go to teams like Dundee Hibernian (later United) or play the likes of Dumbarton Harp the club would borrow Leith Athletics's black and white strips. We certainly wore Leith Athletic's colours when Tannadice was opened in 1909 with a game between Dundee Hibernian and Hibs.

My great grandfather was a gas stoker who lived in Leith and would watch either Leith Athletic or Hibs. He wouldn't watch Hearts on principle.:devil:

Hope that helps.

[Lungo--Drom]

Thanks mate, every little snippet of info helps to build up the picture! Will add it to the master list.


Some old away tops in this site:

http://www.oldfootballshirts.com/en/teams/h/hibernian/old-hibernian-football-shirts-t168.html?type=Away

[Lungo--Drom]

IMHO it looked 'okay' in the publicity shots and clubstore website pictures but actually out on the pitch in the cold light of day I totally agree, it was totally pure boggin.


That mint kit really was honking.

[ginger_eejit]

Any reason why Green and Purple have been common alternate strip colours and is the main colour components of the Hibs tartan, this got me thinking, that maybe that for Hibs the green, from the Irish shamrock represents the clubs Irish heritage and the purple, the colour of the Scottish thistle, represents it's Scottish birthplace?!?

Any thoughts?