Vintage Jockstrap Advertisements Volume 4
Vintage Jockstrap packaging, boxes and tags: Volume 4
Below is a collection of vintage jockstrap advertisements and package/box photos from the 1900's. To view the associated Jockstrap, just click on the brand name.
Sears standard athletic supporter from Sears, Roebuck and Company, circa 1960. |
The Spalding style SJ-130 athletic supporter for all sports has a non-curl 3" woven elastic waistband, non-curl leg support comfort straps and a contour pouch. From Ruby International, Inc., NYC. |
Stromgren model 460 100% cotton men's athletic supporter made in 1984 by Stromgren-Scott, Inc., Hays, KS. Washington Redskin John Riggins is pictured on the front of the box. |
The SunMark swimmer supporter from American SunMark Co., San Francisco, CA, is designed for maximum comfort and support. Recommended to use during athletics and other strenuous activities. |
The Torch No. 999 Supporter from Shanghai, China. It has a comfortable pouch that is made of the same elastic material as the waistband. The end of the box is marked "Size Middle." |
Tru-Fit athletic supporter with breathable mesh pouch. This jock was sold at K-Mart Stores in the U.S. |
The Umbro jockstrap has a 3" elastic waistband, red and blue tracer lines and a mesh pouch. |
This is the only unknown brand supporter in my collection with a box that says nothing about the manufacturer. Notice the mesh pouch which is very similar to the TruFit pouch. |
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A Wilson model E1015 all-purpose men's supporter. Note that the back of the box includes information on why men should wear a supporter as well as washing instructions. |
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The Wilson Grid interlock athletic supporter made in 1959. |
Wilson Pro Staff abdominal athletic supporter with 6" waistband from Martin Manufacturing, Piedmont, SC. It features "Fleshelastic" tubular understraps and is made of genuine surgical elastic and Durabilknit. |