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PHOTOS: Mississippi State unveils incredible new Adidas military tribute uniforms
By Andrew Olson
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On Monday, Mississippi State unveiled a new uniform, the “Primeknit A1 ‘Statesman’” inspired by the Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III, the Spirit of G.V. ‘Sonny’ Montgomery.
The uniforms will be worn on Nov. 17 when Mississippi State hosts Arkansas, MSU’s first home game after Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
Photos of the new uniforms were shared via the team’s Twitter account.
This video also shows off the new unis and their inspiration, the “Spirit of Sonny.”
On Nov. 17th, we play for Sonny and those who have fought for our freedom.#HailState🐶 #teamadidas pic.twitter.com/zCScSWNeIy
— MSU Football 🏈 (@HailStateFB) October 29, 2018
The late Gillespie V. “Sonny” Montgomery was a major general of the Mississippi National Guard who served during World War II. He later served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997.
Catch @hailstatefb in this new uniform on Nov. 17 as we honor World War II hero G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery. Stay tuned for more photos and the official press release! pic.twitter.com/PXUFd1e7o2
— Mississippi State (@msstate) October 29, 2018
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
