All-Time Indiana Pacers jersey power rankings
Number four: 1990-1997 (the “Flo-Jos”)
I might take some heat for this one, but I have to be true to myself. Blasphemy aside, I’m just not in love with the Flo-Jos.
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For those who aren’t aware, the Flo-Jo jerseys are named after their designer, track and field star Florence Griffith Joyner. Joyner is widely considered to be the fastest woman of all time, and her record in the 100m dash has been unbroken since 1988. Off the track, she designed these lovely jerseys, and you can definitely see how the design was influenced by track uniforms.
The jerseys are very sleek. That much is undeniable. Having the number off center on the right side is a cool idea, especially in concert with the large splash of yellow and white that takes up the entire left side panel and spills onto the shorts.
The specific shades of blue and yellow work well together, the pointed neckline helps with the sleek vibe, and the jersey as a whole has firmly positioned itself as a fan favorite.
Having said all that, I just think there’s a low ceiling for unsymmetrical jerseys. There’s just something about them that rubs me the wrong way, almost like they’re trying too hard to be different. The white shadowing on the letters doesn’t help things either. It screams “Microsoft Paint” and makes the whole jersey seem really dated.