Christian Throwback Jersey

Christian Throwback Jersey is a seller of religious-themed athletic apparel founded in 2004 by Army Reserve Sgt. 1st ClassCornell Jackson and his daughter, Carrington. The company, which is based on Hidden Lake Drive in Huffman, creates team jerseys and sportswear utilizing the designs of recognizable professional sports teams, but modified so that the team or player "name" jersey number corresponds to a specific passage from the Bible. A red basketball jersey similar to Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls uniform has "Psalms 23", referring to the 23rd Psalm. The designs are produced by the company and manufactured in Korea.

The jerseys are popular with Christian rap artists and are sold in Christian stores nationwide and online. They were featured as a recommended gift item in Gospel Today's Christmas issue.

On May 5, 2006 the Birmingham Steeldogs are scheduled to wear Christian Throwback Jerseys as part of a promotion sponsored by Barber Dairy and conceived by Steeldogs managing partner Scott Myers and Brent High of Nashville's Third Coast Sports, which organizes "Faith Nights" for sporting events in cities nationwide. The jerseys will feature the name "Samson" on the front, with individual scripture references on the back. (Quarterback Ryan Hawk's jersey will bear his usual number 12, but "Hawk" will be replaced with "James" in reference to James 1:2 ("Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds."). After the game the jerseys will be sold at auction with proceeds benefitting local ministries.

References

• Garrison, Gregg (April 13, 2006) "Christian throwback jerseys promote Bible verses". Religion News Service.

External link

• Christian Throwback Jersey website.