Did the Chicago Bears wear no stripe sleeve jerseys in 1974 preseason?

[VERIS#60]

I believe the Bears wore the jerseys without any stripes for the first time during the 1971 season. I also think they wore the same style for 1972. These jerseys were most likely worn in other years for preseason games. Does anyone have any insight or photo evidence of the Bears wearing the no stripe on the sleeve jerseys for 1974? Thanks for any help! Bruce

[fredskinz]

According to this photo they did wear stripes, at least in the first game. This was taken in August 1974.

http://gud-updates.blogspot.com/2015/08/1974-st-louis-cardinals.html

[VERIS#60]

According to this photo they did wear stripes, at least in the first game. This was taken in August 1974.

http://gud-updates.blogspot.com/2015/08/1974-st-louis-cardinals.html

Wow, they sure did wear stripes. Is there a way I might be able to look up a photo from their other home game with navy jerseys? Thanks so much for the info!

[Tyrcha]

The Bears didn't have stripes for one year; 1971. It would appear that for the team photo in 1972 they also more the non-stripped jerseys. The Bears are well known for recycling jerseys for practice, so there is a chance that in 1974 someone on the Bears was wearing one of these non-striped jerseys.

1971 Team photo - http://prod.images.bears.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/BEARS/assets/images/imported/CHI/photos/clubimages/2014/01-January/temp1971--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg?width=960&height=720

1972 Team photo - http://prod.images.bears.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/BEARS/assets/images/imported/CHI/photos/clubimages/2014/01-January/temp1972--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg?width=960&height=720

1971 Butkus action shot - http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/hall-of-fame-linebacker-dick-butkus-of-the-chicago-bears-in-action-a-picture-id79707103

[VERIS#60]

The Bears didn't have stripes for one year; 1971. It would appear that for the team photo in 1972 they also more the non-stripped jerseys. The Bears are well known for recycling jerseys for practice, so there is a chance that in 1974 someone on the Bears was wearing one of these non-striped jerseys.

1971 Team photo - http://prod.images.bears.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/BEARS/assets/images/imported/CHI/photos/clubimages/2014/01-January/temp1971--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg?width=960&height=720

1972 Team photo - http://prod.images.bears.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/BEARS/assets/images/imported/CHI/photos/clubimages/2014/01-January/temp1972--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg?width=960&height=720

1971 Butkus action shot - http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/hall-of-fame-linebacker-dick-butkus-of-the-chicago-bears-in-action-a-picture-id79707103

Thanks for the photos and insight Scott! Enjoyed watching your YouTube video too of your collection! If I thought Juenger wore it in practice I would be interested in that for the price of a practice jersey only. I don't want to pay the price for a 71 gamer and not know for sure if Dave wore the jersey.