The Early Years

Manchester United Retro Kits: A Look Back at Some of the Club's Most Iconic Jerseys

The Early Years

Manchester United's first kit was a simple white shirt with a red cross on the chest. This design was used from the club's founding in 1878 until 1902, when the team switched to a red shirt with white shorts.

The Busby Babes

In the 1950s, Manchester United became one of the most successful clubs in England, thanks in part to the legendary Matt Busby. The team's kit during this period was a classic red shirt with white shorts and black socks.

The Munich Air Disaster

In 1958, tragedy struck Manchester United when the team's plane crashed on takeoff from Munich Airport. Eight players were killed in the crash, and the team was devastated. In the aftermath of the disaster, Manchester United adopted a new kit with a black stripe down the middle of the shirt to commemorate the players who had lost their lives.

The 1960s and 1970s

The 1960s and 1970s were a successful period for Manchester United, and the team's kit during this time was a classic red shirt with white shorts and black socks. The team won the European Cup in 1968, and the FA Cup in 1963, 1977, and 1983.

The 1980s and 1990s

The 1980s and 1990s were a turbulent period for Manchester United, but the team's kit remained a classic red shirt with white shorts and black socks. The team won the FA Cup in 1985, 1990, and 1994, and the Premier League in 1993, 1994, 1996, and 1997.

The 2000s and 2010s

In the 2000s and 2010s, Manchester United continued to be one of the most successful clubs in England, and the team's kit remained a classic red shirt with white shorts and black socks. The team won the Premier League in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2013, and the FA Cup in 2004, 2007, 2016, and 2017.