Nike taps Vietnam, World War-era 'Ivy Soldiers' as inspiration for Army-Navy Game uniforms

Nike taps Vietnam, World War-era ‘Ivy Soldiers’ as inspiration for Army-Navy Game uniforms


Nike is continuing its treacherous climb back into Americans’ good graces with an inspiring uniform for the nation’s young football players.

For the upcoming Army-Navy Game, Nike has once again pumped out a patriotic look that exceeds expectations for an NCAA uniform.

‘They’re playing a game, but they’re really there to serve their country.’

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This year, Nike is paying tribute to the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division, known as the Ivy Soldiers, ahead of the annual historic game in December.

Army players will wear the fashionable Ivy Soldier green camo uniforms in honor of the division, which was created in December 1917, during World War I.

The name “Ivy Division” came from the Roman numeral IV in the unit insignia, which will be displayed on the uniform’s left shoulder patch

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