{"product_id":"2001-02-tsv-1860-munchen-shirt","title":"TSV 1860 München 2001-02 Nike Home Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eTSV 1860 München 2001-02 Nike Home Jersey — The Lions in the Bundesliga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eTSV 1860 München\u003c\/strong\u003e made their mark in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e against the almighty Bayern on the other side of the city — and this \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eFTI\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is a direct witness to that era when the Lions still roared at the highest level of German football. A size XL Boys piece, condition 8\/10, which comes with its small pulls — the true signature of a well-worn jersey.\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 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSV 1860 München\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 FTI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS — 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;\"\u003eThe early 2000s were one of the most intense periods in the recent history of \u003cstrong\u003eTSV 1860 München\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club had returned to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1994 after many years in lower divisions, and had gradually settled into the middle of the league while trying to exist in Bayern's shadow. The 2001-02 season fits into this tense dynamic: an ambitious club, an ultra-passionate public at the \u003cstrong\u003eOlympiastadion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a strong identity built around the lion emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eFTI\u003c\/strong\u003e — the German tour operator FTI Touristik — is a perfectly recognizable marker of the era for anyone who followed the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and the German Bundesliga during that period. This partnership anchors the jersey in a precise economic and sporting context, that of a club rooted in the middle class of German football, with real ambitions and a fanbase that never gives up.\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\u003eThe Munich derby, an institution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWearing this jersey during the derby against Bayern means being part of one of the most electric rivalries in German football. The \u003cstrong\u003eMunich derby\u003c\/strong\u003e between TSV 1860 and FC Bayern München is a special event, where the pressure far exceeds the standings — and in 2001-02, both clubs still played in the same city with very contrasting fortunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Weissenberger and the generation of Lions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlayers like \u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Weissenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Bierofka\u003c\/strong\u003e — an absolute club legend, trained in München, who spent most of his career in the Lions' jersey — were an integral part of this team of the early 2000s. Bierofka, in particular, is an inseparable figure of this era and this jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and German football in the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt that time, \u003cstrong\u003eNike supplied TSV 1860\u003c\/strong\u003e with cuts and materials typical of the early 2000s — that clean, functional style, before football shifted towards ultra-light technologies. These German Nike jerseys from that period are now highly sought after by collectors for their characteristic aesthetics and their durability over time.\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 a piece produced to be worn — by players or for official sale at the time — with the finishes, materials, and details that correspond exactly to what was used on the pitch. It is not a modern reproduction, not a replica made afterwards: it is the original object, with all that implies in terms of rarity and heritage value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eTSV 1860 München 2001-02\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey is rated 8\/10 with pulls reported — which is entirely consistent for a piece over twenty years old. Pulls on a vintage jersey are not a disqualifying defect: they testify to a real life, a jersey that has been worn, washed, used. For a serious collector, it is often more authentic than an immaculate piece that has never left its hanger.\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 sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — this is a reality that every collector must integrate before buying. An XL Boys from this era can be comparable to an adult S or M depending on modern body types. The cuts were more fitted, shorter, designed to be worn close to the body according to the football codes of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall for it, get out the tape measure. Measure your shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest circumference, and back length. Compare these measurements flat with the jersey you are considering buying — most reputable sellers provide this data upon request. A jersey that is \u003cstrong\u003etoo small cannot be enlarged\u003c\/strong\u003e, but a slightly loose jersey can be worn very well in an oversized style, which perfectly matches the aesthetic of vintage pieces.\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\u003eTSV 1860 München\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club with a long and complex history — founded in 1860, European Cup finalist in 1965, German champion in 1966 — but whose jerseys from the 2000s remain relatively confidential on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market today. It's not a Bayern München, not a Borussia Dortmund: that's precisely why the piece has character. Collectors looking for jerseys off the beaten track know exactly what they're doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with a few pulls, this jersey remains in very good condition for its age and history. There aren't many in this condition still lingering in bins — the majority of circulating examples are either very worn or have completely disappeared from circulation. If you want a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Nike TSV 1860 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early 2000s in a worn but presentable version, it's now or never.\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\/TSV_1860_Munich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eTSV 1860 München — 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;\"\u003eA Lions of Munich jersey in the Bundesliga, signed by Nike, with the FTI sponsor and over twenty years old — if that speaks to you, you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TSV 1860 Munchen","offers":[{"title":"XL. 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