Vintage TSV 1860 Munich Home Uhlsport 2013-14 Jersey

TSV 1860 München 2013-14 — The Uhlsport jersey from a pivotal era for the Lions

In 2013-14, TSV 1860 München played in the 2. Bundesliga, stuck in this German second division that they couldn't leave despite their ambitions and century-old history. This Uhlsport home jersey for the 2013-14 season with its sponsor THINK BLUE — a Volkswagen partnership — embodies this period of turbulence and stubborn pride of a legendary Munich club.

Jersey details

Season: 2013-2014
Club: TSV 1860 Munchen
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Uhlsport
Sponsor: THINK BLUE
Condition: 9/10
State: SPONSOR: THINK BLUE — authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey, in exceptional condition for its age

What this jersey represents

In 2013-14, the Munich Lions — the affectionate nickname of the Sechziger fans — were bogged down in the 2. Bundesliga, far from the spotlight on their Bavarian neighbor Bayern. The club, founded in 1860, was experiencing a period of deep financial instability, with underlying tensions between investors and the club's management. It is precisely this complicated context that makes this jersey so authentic: it does not represent easy glory, it represents the resistance and unwavering attachment of a fanbase.

On the field, the team could then count on players determined to keep the club afloat sportingly. Players like Stefan Aigner, a native of Munich and a symbol of local attachment, carried the hopes of a promotion to the Bundesliga that was slow to materialize. Teamwork remained the watchword of a team that clawed for its points, in a shared Allianz Arena — an absurd situation and a permanent source of frustration for Sechziger fans.

Moments etched in this jersey

A high-tension 2. Bundesliga season
The 2013-14 campaign is representative of the emotional rollercoaster experienced by 1860 fans. Every point snatched at home at the Grünwalder Stadion — the club's historic ground — took on immense symbolic value in this context of latent crisis.

Sponsor THINK BLUE, a strong partnership with Volkswagen
The THINK BLUE logo flocked on this jersey represents Volkswagen's environmental program, which was gaining momentum at the time. This partnership was a significant financial lifeline for a club with limited resources compared to the Bundesliga giants, and today constitutes a strong and immediately recognizable visual marker for collectors.

Uhlsport, the kit manufacturer for courageous underdogs
Uhlsport is not Adidas or Nike — and that's precisely its charm. Historically associated with clubs of character and goalkeepers, the German brand here designs a simply effective jersey, in the tradition of German sports equipment: nothing superfluous, all serving the game. This choice of kit manufacturer perfectly matches the DNA of TSV 1860, a popular and no-frills club.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that was actually available in stores or worn in matches at the time — not a late reproduction, not a modern reprint. The finishes, the inner labels, the heat-pressed or embroidered flocking of the era, all speak of a manufacturing that exactly corresponds to the standards of 2013. That's what makes the difference in the eyes of a true collector of retro football jerseys.

This one displays a condition of 9/10, which in the world of vintage jerseys, is frankly rare. Almost no visible defects, the THINK BLUE sponsor perfectly intact, solid seams. Ten years later, finding a 2. Bundesliga jersey in such a state of preservation is almost a miracle — second division club jerseys get damaged and disappear much faster than those of flagship clubs.

Vintage size guide

Vintage jersey sizes do not correspond to current standards — this is a reality that every collector must take into account before buying. An M size from 2013-14 by Uhlsport generally fits smaller than a modern M: cuts were more fitted, less broad in the shoulders, and body lengths shorter. Don't rely solely on the letter on the label.

Before confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest width flat. Then compare with our exact product measurements available in photos. As a general rule, for a vintage Uhlsport size M jersey, expect a morphology close to a current S/M if you want to wear it, or a standard M if you are aiming for a slightly loose fit. If in doubt, contact us — we're here to help.

Why have it in your collection

TSV 1860 München is one of the most historically rich German clubs, yet one of the most underrepresented in vintage jersey collections. German champions in 1966, European Cup finalists the same year — the club has an immense historical stature. But the jerseys from their difficult periods, those from the 2000s and 2010s, are paradoxically the rarest to find in good condition, precisely because no one carefully preserved them at the time. A collector's TSV 1860 jersey from this decade is a piece that few collectors own.

And this one in particular, in condition 9/10 with its immaculate THINK BLUE sponsor — there aren't many in this condition on the German vintage football market. 2. Bundesliga jerseys from this era were worn, washed, forgotten at the bottom of a bag. This one has obviously been cherished. This is exactly the kind of piece that quickly disappears from resale platforms and gains value as nostalgia for that era grows among Sechziger fans.

To go further

• TSV 1860 München — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Jersey History
• UEFA — European Football

If you are a Sechziger fan or simply an admirer of unconventional vintage German football jerseys, this piece is for you — it won't be available for long.