{"product_id":"1987-89-borussia-monchengladbach-shirt","title":"Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Puma 1987-89 Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach 1987-89 — The Puma Away Shirt from an Era of Reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1987 and 1989, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period after its years of European glory — and this \u003cstrong\u003ePuma away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with \u003cstrong\u003eERFOLG MIT\u003c\/strong\u003e, is direct proof of it, worn on Bundesliga pitches by players trying to bring the club back to its best. An \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in XL size, rated 8\/10, with that light wear that says it all: it has a history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987-1989\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ERFOLG MIT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE BUBBLES, LITTLE SPOT — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat This Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe late 80s was a particular period for \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club had dominated German and European football in the 70s — five \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e titles between 1970 and 1977, two \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e — and now found itself in a phase of reconstruction, seeking to regain its elite status. This Puma away shirt is that of an ambitious club that did not want to remain in the shadow of its own past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eERFOLG MIT\u003c\/strong\u003e — literally meaning \"success with\" in German — was proudly displayed on the players' chests during these two seasons. A slogan almost programmatic for a club in search of renewal. On the bench and on the field, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia\u003c\/strong\u003e fielded players determined to restore the club's prestige in Niederrhein, in an extremely competitive Bundesliga championship then dominated by Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1987-88 Bundesliga: Maintaining Rank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this season, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e fought to stay in the top half of an ultra-competitive Bundesliga. This Puma away shirt was worn on trips to some of West Germany's biggest stadiums — Dortmund, Hamburg, Munich — where every point gained away was worth gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1988-89 Season: The Legacy of the \"Fohlenelf\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe club's nickname — the \u003cstrong\u003eFohlenelf\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \"foals' eleven\" — constantly reminds us of the identity of a club that has always relied on offensive and technical play. In 1988-89, this mindset remained rooted in the club's DNA, even during more difficult sporting times. This away shirt bears its mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and German Football in the Late 80s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped several major German clubs at that time and produced shirts with a cut and materials typical of the late 80s — pieces that are now particularly sought after by \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturing of the era, more robust than modern synthetic fabrics, partly explains why some examples like this one have survived more than 35 years in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a replica or a retro-kit made today. An authentic from this period was designed to be worn on a pitch — reinforced stitching, period tags, characteristic finishes of the kit manufacturer from the year of production. It's a piece of football textile history, not a commercial reproduction. The difference is seen, felt, and experienced when you hold it in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a few micro-bubbles and a slight stain indicated — what is called in the industry soft wear, consistent with a shirt more than 35 years old. These are not hidden flaws: this is absolute proof that this \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authentic original that has stood the test of time. A new shirt pulled out of a box in 2024 with a 1988 tag on it doesn't exist — and if it did, it would be worthless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 80s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not match current standards. An XL from 1987 often fits like a modern L, or even an M depending on the cut — shirts from that era were less baggy, shorter, with more fitted armholes than what we wear today. This is not a defect, it's simply the manufacturing standard of the time, when shirts were not yet designed to float on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest, torso circumference, and the length you need — and compare with the actual shirt measurements if available. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly: we are here to ensure you don't end up with a shirt you can't wear. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains in a drawer because it doesn't fit the shoulders is a tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy Have It in Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most important clubs in the history of European football — and yet, its shirts from the late 80s are far less represented on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market than those from the golden era of the 70s. This is precisely what makes it a rare and desirable object for a true collector: a transitional piece, between legend and reconstruction, with all the emotional weight that implies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line:height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 8\/10 condition with just a few micro-bubbles and a small stain — there aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be honest. \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Puma shirts from this period\u003c\/strong\u003e that have survived more than 35 years without being ruined by washing or eaten away by time are not common. If you are looking for an example from this era of Borussia for your collection, you know that serious opportunities do not come around often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Go Further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Monchengladbach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — History of Jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eFohlenelf\u003c\/strong\u003e shirt from the late 80s in authentic Puma is exactly the kind of piece missing from a beautiful collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage German shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's up to you to decide if you let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Monchengladbach","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008894554387,"sku":"348055","price":299.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1987-89-BORUSSIA-MONCHENGLADBACH-SHIRT-XL-348055_1.jpg?v=1775341910","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1987-89-borussia-monchengladbach-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}