{"product_id":"2011-12-hannover-96-shirt","title":"Hannover 96 Third Jako 2011-12 Vintage Collector's Jersey 3XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHannover 96 – The Jako 2011-12 Third Kit, the Season the Roten Returned to Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96\u003c\/strong\u003e wrote one of the most exciting chapters in its recent history, competing simultaneously in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eJako third kit sponsored by TUI\u003c\/strong\u003e in size 3XL is a direct witness to that continental adventure that few saw coming.\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 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hannover 96\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jako\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TUI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3XL\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 2011-12 season marked the grand return of \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96 to the European stage\u003c\/strong\u003e after decades of absence at this level. The club from Lower Saxony, founded in 1896 and one of Germany's oldest, had finished the previous season in a \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable fourth place in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, which opened the doors to the Europa League. Few truly expected it – and that's exactly what makes this era so special for true \u003cem\u003eRoten\u003c\/em\u003e supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench, \u003cstrong\u003eMirko Slomka\u003c\/strong\u003e orchestrated a solid, combative, difficult-to-maneuver team. In attack, \u003cstrong\u003eDidier Ya Konan\u003c\/strong\u003e established himself as one of the group's most effective goalscorers, while \u003cstrong\u003eJan Schlaudraff\u003c\/strong\u003e brought his game vision to midfield. The defensive duo with \u003cstrong\u003eSofian Chahed\u003c\/strong\u003e and company gave opponents little space. This was a team that didn't make noise but delivered results, and this \u003cstrong\u003eJako third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reflection of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe historic run in the 2011-12 Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHannover 96 advanced through the group stages of the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League\u003c\/strong\u003e and into the knockout rounds, facing clubs far more accustomed to such European fixtures. For a club of this size and budget, every European cup match was already a victory in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga resilience against big clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRunning a European campaign and maintaining a competitive level in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga against Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the rest of the German elite is a balancing act that few teams of Hannover's size manage. That season, the club emerged with honors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJako and Hannover 96, a partnership rooted in the club's identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German kit manufacturer based in Bamberg, outfitted Hannover 96 with a consistency rare in professional European football. The jerseys from this period had a sober, technical finish, typically German – far from the marketing showmanship of some major kit suppliers. This \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that was produced to be worn on the field or sold in official club stores at the time of its release. Not a modern reproduction, not a counterfeit – a real piece of fabric from \u003cstrong\u003eJako's\u003c\/strong\u003e production lines in 2011 or 2012, with the original finishes, tags, and materials. That's what makes all the difference for a serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96 2011-12 season third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original from that period. The exact conservation conditions are not specified in the product sheet, which is common for vintage items that have passed through private collections over time. Look closely at the photos, ask any questions you have – that's the normal process when buying serious items.\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 football jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 3XL from 2011-12 by Jako may fit differently from a modern 3XL from Nike or Adidas. Cuts from that era were often more fitted, shorter in the back, with narrower sleeves – even on larger sizes. Never rely solely on the label, especially for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Jako\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measurements flat: shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest width, total jersey length. Compare them with the actual dimensions indicated in the product sheet or ask the seller directly. A poorly fitting collector's jersey is one that stays in the closet – and that would be a shame for a piece like this.\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\u003eVintage Bundesliga third kits\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after pieces by European collectors, and those from so-called \"second-tier\" clubs like Hannover 96 are even rarer than those from Bayern or Borussia. Few were produced, few were bought at the time, often worn and damaged – finding a \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96 Jako 2011-12 third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition today is like finding a needle in a haystack. And in 3XL, with larger sizes historically being the least produced, the rarity is even more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey represents a pivotal season for the club – one that Hannover supporters remember with pride. Items related to a club's historic European campaigns always have added value in a collection. There clearly aren't many in circulation, especially in this large format.\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\/Hannover_96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHannover 96 - 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 Hannover 96 and this Bundesliga-Europe era resonate with you, this piece clearly deserves a place in your collection. No pressure – but a jersey like this doesn't come around twice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannover 96","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":54009291309331,"sku":"347086","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54009291342099,"sku":"312883","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-HANNOVER-96-SHIRT-3XL-347086_1.jpg?v=1775361765","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-hannover-96-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}