{"product_id":"2001-02-hertha-bsc-shirt","title":"Hertha Berlin Third Nike 2001-02 vintage ARCOR shirt - collector's item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHertha Berlin 2001-02 — The Nike Third Kit with ARCOR, when Berlin played in Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most ambitious periods in its modern history, balancing a fierce Bundesliga campaign with European ambitions. This \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 vintage Nike third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eARCOR\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, is a direct testament to that pivotal era — rare, authentic, and in 8\/10 condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hertha Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARCOR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: ARCOR — authentic wear from a worn vintage jersey, sponsor clearly visible, intact fabric of the era\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAt the turn of the 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e was far from being just a supporting act in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club of the reunified German capital experienced a spectacular rise to power, consistently qualifying for European competitions and establishing itself in the upper echelons of the league table. This period was one of a conquering Hertha, driven by an entire city seeking to assert itself sportingly after decades of division. Wearing this \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 vintage third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e means wearing a piece of that Berlin ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, that season's Hertha could count on players of character. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eMarcelinho\u003c\/strong\u003e, the flamboyant and unpredictable Brazilian, delighted the Olympiastadion with his dribbles and devastating free-kicks. \u003cstrong\u003eFredi Bobic\u003c\/strong\u003e, an experienced striker, contributed with his goal-scoring efficiency. Not to mention \u003cstrong\u003eArne Friedrich\u003c\/strong\u003e, a solid defender who would become a key player for the club for many seasons. It was a team with strong individuals, character, and a true collective identity — the kind of group that defines an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHertha in Europe at the turn of the millennium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSince the late 1990s, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC\u003c\/strong\u003e had established itself as a regular in European competitions, participating in the Champions League and then the UEFA Cup with a regularity that commanded respect. These continental campaigns exposed the Berlin club to a level it had not experienced for a long time, and it was in this context that this third kit made perfect sense — equipment designed for matches where every detail counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcelinho, the Brazilian genius of the Olympiastadion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Brazilian number 10 was the undisputed star of this era in Berlin. \u003cstrong\u003eMarcelinho Carioca\u003c\/strong\u003e turned every match into a spectacle, his moments of genius traveled throughout the Bundesliga, and his statistics spoke for themselves season after season. A player of this caliber wears jerseys that immediately become collectible — and this season's third kit is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARCOR, a sponsor that tells a story of an era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eARCOR\u003c\/strong\u003e logo — the Argentine agri-food giant — flocked on this jersey is itself a strong historical marker. This partnership between a South American multinational and a Berlin club illustrates the globalization of football at the beginning of this millennium. Today, this sponsor has become an immediate identifier for collectors who know their German football history.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a retail replica. The real one — the one designed to be worn by players or sold to demanding fans at the time — features specific finishes: era-specific technical fabric, heat-pressed or embroidered flocking according to Nike standards of the early 2000s, original inner tags. It's this manufacturing detail that makes all the difference for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition — which in the world of vintage football, is honestly a great score. It means a jersey that has lived, that has a soul, but that is perfectly presentable and wearable. The ARCOR sponsor remains legible, and the Nike fabric of the time retains its shape. Not a jersey fresh out of a new box — but an authentic one that has aged gracefully for over twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAttention, a crucial point for any purchase of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e: sizes from that era, especially from Nike in the early 2000s, are systematically smaller than current standards. An XS from 2001-02 does not correspond to an XS from 2024. Cuts were more fitted, shoulders narrower, and the drape different. This is a constant with \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e that every collector must understand before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get out a tape measure. Measure your shoulder width, chest circumference, and compare with the actual measurements of the jersey. If you typically wear a modern S and are looking for a comfortable fit, a vintage XS might be too small. But if you're aiming for a fitted wear or a display piece, this XS might suit you perfectly. Never rely solely on the label — measure, compare, decide.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin 2001-02 Nike third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is an item that combines several factors of rarity. First, it's a third kit — third kits are always produced in more limited quantities than home and away kits, and are therefore mechanically harder to find on the secondary market. Secondly, it represents a specific era of German football, that of a rising Hertha, with a quality squad and real European ambitions. Finally, the ARCOR sponsor is a strong identifier that purists of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately recognize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — 8\/10 — frankly, not many are circulating in such good shape on the market. Twenty years later, most examples from that era have either disappeared or suffered from time. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's Hertha BSC jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this season, with legible ARCOR flocking and the Nike fabric in good condition, is an opportunity that true German football fans recognize.\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\/Hertha_BSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHertha Berlin - 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 - Kit History\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;\"\u003eIf you're building a serious collection around German football or European clubs from the early 2000s, this Hertha third Nike ARCOR definitely belongs in it — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hertha Berlin","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54006739992851,"sku":"373943","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-HERTHA-BSC-SHIRT-XS-373943_1.jpg?v=1775230736","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-hertha-bsc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}