{"product_id":"2011-12-slask-wroclaw-shirt","title":"Śląsk Wrocław Home Puma 2011-12 Vintage XL Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eŚląsk Wrocław 2011-12 — The Puma Championship Kit, sponsored by Tauron, size XL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the 2011-12 season, \u003cstrong\u003eŚląsk Wrocław\u003c\/strong\u003e achieved one of the most remarkable feats in modern Polish football: winning the \u003cstrong\u003eEkstraklasa\u003c\/strong\u003e league title for the first time in decades. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma home kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eTauron Polska Energia\u003c\/strong\u003e, is exactly what was worn on the pitch during that historic season.\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 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Śląsk Wrocław\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAURON POLSKA ENERGIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e TINY STAIN — slight mark, authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, absolutely nothing prohibitive\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eŚląsk Wrocław\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Poland's most historic clubs, founded in 1947 in the capital of Lower Silesia. Long overshadowed by giants like Legia Warsaw or Lech Poznań, the club had nevertheless made its mark in the past — notably with league titles in the 70s and 80s. But in the early 2000s, the club went through a difficult period, experiencing a roller coaster of promotions and relegations. The \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 season therefore represents an absolutely electrifying return to the top\u003c\/strong\u003e for an entire region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, Śląsk relied on a solid and cohesive team, led by players like \u003cstrong\u003eOdij Mbesuma\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Zambian striker who had already made an impression in Poland, and experienced midfielder \u003cstrong\u003ePiotr Celeban\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defense. Coach \u003cstrong\u003eOrest Lenczyk\u003c\/strong\u003e managed to build a compact, difficult-to-play-against team, formidable at home in the Stadion Miejski. All this in a particular context: Wrocław was under construction to host the UEFA Euro 2012 a few months later, which gave the entire city an extraordinary energy.\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 Ekstraklasa title 2011-12 — a historic triumph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eŚląsk Wrocław champions of Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time since the 1976-77 season: that's what this jersey represents. A 35-year wait rewarded before the eyes of a delirious Stadion Miejski, in a city buzzing with excitement for the approaching Euro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrocław, host city of UEFA Euro 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoland co-hosted the Euro with Ukraine that summer, and Wrocław was one of the four Polish host cities. Being Polish champions the season before the Euro in your own city is a historical coincidence that this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to preliminary Champions League rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe title earned Śląsk a ticket to the preliminary rounds of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e the following season. For a club of this size, reaching the Champions League qualifiers was a considerable event, a European showcase that few Wrocław supporters had witnessed in their lifetime.\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 manufactured to be worn on the field or in real use at the time of its release — not a recent reproduction or copy. The finishes, woven badges, internal labels, and cuts exactly match the manufacturer's production standards for that specific season. With \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e, the manufacturing details from the 2010s are well-documented and recognizable to those who know what to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a tiny mark honestly reported — that's collector transparency. Nothing that affects the overall appearance, nothing visible when wearing the jersey. It's precisely this kind of piece that has lived, that has a history, without being damaged. The true balance for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that is collected as much as it is worn.\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 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e fit differently from current cuts. In 2011-12, Puma still offered relatively generous cuts for larger sizes, but the technical fabric of the time did not have the same elasticity as current materials. A vintage Puma XL from this period roughly corresponds to a standard modern XL — but the cut may be straighter, less fitted than what recent collectors are used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e if available. The golden rule: allow 2 to 3 cm for comfort if you want to wear it, and measure directly flat if you are collecting it framed or under glass. Do not rely solely on the size tag — vintage cut is a science in itself.\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 Polish club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most underrated pieces in the European collector's market. Śląsk Wrocław is not PSG or Bayern — and that's exactly why it's interesting. Savvy collectors know that rarity lies in these niche clubs that have nevertheless marked the history of their championship. A \u003cstrong\u003eŚląsk Wrocław title season jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, Puma equipped, with Tauron sponsor, in size XL — that's a combination you don't find every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with just a tiny mark, this jersey is \u003cstrong\u003eat the top of the range for a piece over ten years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. There aren't many in this condition on the secondary market — most circulating copies have significantly more wear. If you are building a collection focused on Eastern European leagues, on \u003cstrong\u003evintage Polish football\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply on the symbolic seasons of historic clubs, this piece clearly has its place.\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\/WKS_%C5%9Al%C4%85sk_Wroc%C5%82aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eŚląsk Wrocław — 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 Polish champion's jersey, from a season that marked an entire city on the eve of a Euro — if that speaks to you, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012599042323,"sku":"361672","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-SLASK-WROCLAW-SHIRT-XL-361672_1.jpg?v=1775510433","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-slask-wroclaw-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}