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Imagine this: right place, right time. Johnny Sample, a guy who had that golden touch, was no stranger to luck. A seventh-round pick out of the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Johnny wasn’t anyone’s first choice—but he sure made history. Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in 1958, his career took him on a wild 11-year ride, closing out with the New York Jets in 1968. Along the way, Johnny stacked wins like few could ever dream of—back-to-back NFL Championships with the Colts in '58 and '59, and that legendary AFL Championship and Super Bowl III win with the '68 Jets. Yeah, he’s the only player to ever win an NFL championship, AFL championship, and a Super Bowl. Talk about a hat trick.
Now let’s talk about this jacket. Not just any jacket—this is a 1958 Baltimore Colts World Champions jacket from “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” Picture it: blue wool, varsity-style, with those cream-colored leather sleeves that scream "classic." On the left breast? A football-shaped twill patch proudly declaring “WORLD CHAMPIONS 1958,” circling the iconic Colts logo—the horse, football, and helmet. Inside, there’s even a label embroidered with “John Sample” in white cursive. And you can’t miss the tags: “The Jacket for Champions Tailored by Butwin” and “Bacharach Rasin Co. Athletic Equipment, 14 N. Howard St. Baltimore.” This thing’s built like a winner—ribbed cotton rings the collar, waistband, and cuffs, with seven snap buttons ready to go.
Johnny wore this beauty with pride, no doubt about it. And you can tell—this jacket’s got character. There's a 2-inch hole on the collar, a moth hole near the right breast, some cracking on the leather, fading on the fabric, stains, and that kind of wear that tells you this jacket has seen some serious action. It’s not just a piece of clothing; it’s a relic from one of football’s golden eras. A true collector’s item, a symbol of a man who made his own luck—and never looked back.
***NOT FOR SALE***
Item: 13651
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