{"product_id":"2001-02-hertha-shirt","title":"Hertha Berlin Home Shirt Nike 2001-02 Vintage | O.TEL.O","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHertha Berlin 2001-02 — The Nike jersey from a golden era at the Olympiastadion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBerlin, 2001-2002 season. \u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC\u003c\/strong\u003e was playing its third consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, driven by a generation of players who had brought the capital club back to the top of German football. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with its sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eO.TEL.O\u003c\/strong\u003e — the telecom operator that defined this era — is a living document of that pivotal period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001-2002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hertha Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e O.TEL.O\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: O.TEL.O — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAt the dawn of the 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through one of the most exciting periods in its modern history. After decades in the shadow of German football, the federal capital's club made its big return to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1997 and never left the top ranks of the league. In 2001-2002, Hertha BSC was a powerhouse of German football, regularly qualifying for European competitions and capable of challenging the big teams. It was a time when the \u003cstrong\u003eOlympiastadion in Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e vibrated like never before — 74,000 seats making noise when the team was in form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, Hertha could count on solid, recognized European players. \u003cstrong\u003eMarcelinho\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian technician with devastating dribbling skills, delighted Olympiastadion fans and was one of the most spectacular players in the Bundesliga at that time. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Preetz\u003c\/strong\u003e — a loyal goalscorer for the club — continued to rack up goals. Coach \u003cstrong\u003eHuub Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e imposed his defensive demands on a squad that also knew how to play offensively. It was a serious season for a club that clearly aimed to establish itself permanently in the European elite.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn established European presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2001-2002, Hertha Berlin competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its status as a serious continental club. These European campaigns against English, Spanish, or Italian clubs made Berlin fans dream and gave the club a whole new dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcelinho, the magician under the O.TEL.O sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's impossible to see the \u003cstrong\u003eHertha 2001-02 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e without thinking of Marcelinho. The Brazilian produced technical masterpieces in the Bundesliga, plunged opposing defenses into chaos, and brought Hertha into the European media spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe O.TEL.O sponsor, a marker of an era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eO.TEL.O\u003c\/strong\u003e, a subsidiary of Mannesmann and then Vodafone, was one of the most iconic Bundesliga sponsors of that era. Its presence on this jersey makes it a testament to the telecom bubble of the 2000s, a temporal signature that makes this \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately identifiable.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the real deal — the one manufactured to be worn on a field or sold in official club stores at the time of its release. Not a re-edition, not a recent reproduction: an item that has survived twenty years, retaining its original tags, seams, and \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes of the era. The difference with a replica can be felt by touch, seen in construction details, and heard in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, for a jersey over twenty years old, is frankly remarkable. The \u003cstrong\u003eO.TEL.O\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocking is present, and the entire jersey shows serious preservation. This is precisely the kind of piece collectors seek: original, traceable, in a condition that allows it to be worn or displayed without hesitation.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern cuts. An XXL from 2001 often matches a contemporary L in terms of length and shoulder width, as cuts at the time were more fitted and less long than what is found today. This point is crucial before purchasing: do not rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, measure one of your current jerseys flat — shoulder-to-shoulder width, total length, chest circumference — and compare with the provided measurements. If in doubt, contact us directly. We prefer a message exchange to a jersey return.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin 2001-02 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes for a serious collector's item. It represents a pivotal period for the club — the great European years, a competitive squad, a \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e kit manufacturer in full creative form. The \u003cstrong\u003eO.TEL.O\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor precisely dates it and gives it that authentic period flavor that cannot be reproduced. Hertha jerseys from this generation are not flooding the market: the club does not have the visibility of a Bayern or a Dortmund, which makes every piece found in good condition all the more precious for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA 9\/10 for a 2001 jersey is rare. The vast majority of examples circulating today have cracked sponsors, indelible stains, or worn seams. This one does not. There aren't many in this condition, and those who know its value won't let them pass for long.\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 — 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;\"\u003eIf you're building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Hertha 2001-02 definitely has a place in it. It's up to you if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hertha Berlin","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54006740025619,"sku":"340207","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-HERTHA-SHIRT-XXL-340207_1.jpg?v=1775230738","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-hertha-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}