1959 HERITAGE JERSEY: 50 YEARS AS THE BEARS - TRIBUTE TO KEN IRVINE

This is the players' short sleeve commemorative edition of this jersey. Made of modern polyester as worn by the players on-feild.

ABOUT THE JERSEY • Used by the Bears from 1954 - 1968 • The 1959 Jersey was the first to feature the Bears logo making this year the 50th Anniversary of the Club as the Bears. • The Jersey was designed in 1953 for the 1954 season by Bears centre George Martin and was based on the Jersey of the American All Stars that toured in 1953. • 1959 was the first full season for Ken Irvine, Ken only playing three games in the top grade in 1958 for North Sydney.