1983 introduced the new version of the Russell tag. 2 half of tag includes size and washing instructions. Used until 1995. Extra length flag tags sewn into bottom in later year versions.

Example of a 1983-86 circa Majestic tag found on a Steve Garvey San Diego Padres batting practice jersey.

Example of the tag found on 1984 USFL New Jersey Generals jersey. Alpha size indicator, XL. 100% Nylon.

1984 Cosby manufacturers tag with "Exclusive Giants" tag found above. Box tag containing year included to left. Size flag tag on the right side.

This tag was found on 1984 NFL Champion issued jerseys. The reference was found on a Jets jersey with the 1984 commemorative patch.

This tag was found on 1984 NFL Champion issued jerseys. The reference was found on a Jets jersey with the 1984 commemorative patch.

During the era of 1984-87, the Dolphins wore Russell supplied jerseys having tagging which carried the alpha size indicators, L,XL,XXL as opposed to numeric size indicators.

Example found on 1985 San Antonio Spurs jersey tag.

Example of a tag found on circa 1985-89 NBA jerseys. Found in conjunction with team exclusive tags. Sometimes also found with a year box tag and/or extra length tag.

Example of tag found on 1985-89 NFL football jerseys. Alpha size indicators. L, XL, XXL. Wash instructions included on tag. 100% Nylon.

Starting circa 1985, MacGregor appears on the Sand Knit tags. Size appears on tag in gold print.

Example of Sand Knit tag found on circa 1985-86 MLB baseball jerseys. Sand*Knit is found in solid black block lettering, numeric size found in gold stitching, BERLIN, WI U.S.A., MacGregor in script. Can be found with team exclusive tags.

Rawlings tag found with four lines of washing instructions, which read "Machine Wash Warm. Wash Like Colors Separately. Tumble Dry Low. Remove Promptly. Use Non-Chlorine Bleach When Necessary. Do Not Iron."

Wilson manufacturer tag

Example of the "Crown" style Sand Knit tag found on 1987-1989 NBA jerseys. Found in conjunction with team "Desgned & Tailored Exclusively" tag.

Crown Version of the MacGregor Sand Knit jersey tag. Size not indicated on tag, but found on left margin flag tag.

Crown Version #2 of the MacGregor Sand Knit jersey tag. Size indicated on tag.

Circa 1987-92 tag most often found on Chicago Bears uniforms.

Example found on circa 1988-1997 NFL jerseys. Text reads "Tailored Exclusively for Prestige Teams by Wilson".

Other Size Variation

Rawlings manufacturer tag

Example found on 1989-90 NBA jerseys. Usually found with a team "Exclusive" tag attached above. Also the '89 year tag can be found to the right. Last year of Sand Knit manufacturing uniforms for the NBA.

Introduced at the end of 1989 but considered the 1990 version. Found on some 1989 NFL football jerseys. Changed from alpha size indicators to numeric size indicators.

Example of the Champion tag first introduced in 1990, the companies first foray into NBA jerseys. Found with and without the accompanying exclusive team tag.

Additional example of the 1990 Champion tag set-up.

Example of the 1991 Champion manufacturer's with exclusive tag.