{"product_id":"2017-18-aalborg-shirt","title":"Aalborg BK Home Hummel 2017-18 Vintage Jersey - 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAalborg BK 2017-18 Jersey — Hummel Home, the era of reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eAalborg BK\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a period of reconstruction in Danish football, far from the European heights of the late 2000s but still firmly rooted in the \u003cstrong\u003eDanish Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with the ambition of returning to the top of the table. This \u003cstrong\u003eAaB Hummel home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in size L, in 9\/10 condition, is a rare fragment of a pivotal decade for one of Denmark's most successful clubs.\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 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aalborg BK (AaB)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hummel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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\u003eAalborg BK\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Scandinavian football institution. The club from northern Jutland has made history in Danish football with its \u003cstrong\u003eDanish championship titles\u003c\/strong\u003e — they have several to their name — and especially that absolutely memorable European adventure in the \u003cstrong\u003e2008-09 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e which astonished the entire continent. In 2017-18, AaB sought to rebuild solidly after a few difficult seasons, in a Danish championship more competitive than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis season, the club relied on a solid Danish squad, players developed at the club, and some targeted recruits to regain consistency in the \u003cstrong\u003eSuperliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. The atmosphere at \u003cstrong\u003eAalborg Portland Park\u003c\/strong\u003e — the club's iconic stadium, better known as Aalborg Stadion — remained electric, with supporters from northern Jutland never abandoning their team even in difficult times. It is this loyalty that this jersey embodies.\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\u003eThe battle in the Danish Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2017-18 season was a season of struggle for AaB, engaged in a Superliga where every point counted. The club sought to establish itself permanently in the top half of the table and to reconnect with its historical ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hummel identity, a Danish story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is something particularly strong in the fact that \u003cstrong\u003eAalborg BK\u003c\/strong\u003e is outfitted by \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Danish brand founded in Aarhus. A Danish club dressed by a Danish brand — it is a strong identity coherence that collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Scandinavian jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e greatly appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legacy of the golden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven in 2017-18, the shadow of the generation that eliminated Manchester United in the Champions League still hung over the club. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Enevoldsen\u003c\/strong\u003e, who played for AaB, or academic figures from the club continued to fuel Aalborg's football culture. This jersey is also a direct heir to that tradition.\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 the real thing — the one that was intended to be worn by players or sold in the club's official store at the time. Not a recent reproduction, not an imitation: an item manufactured in the corresponding years, with the textile technologies and \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes specific to that period. The feel, the inner labels, the cut — everything speaks of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is given in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a jersey of this generation. This means it has been preserved with care, that the flocking and embroidery are intact, and that the fabric has not suffered. It's the kind of piece that goes directly onto a collector's hanger or can be worn 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 football jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s and 2010s do not correspond to current standards. An L from that era often fits like a modern M, sometimes even between M and L depending on the kit manufacturer. \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e in particular tended to cut its jerseys more fitted than major Anglo-Saxon brands. Don't rely solely on the letter printed on the tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get out a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey if they are available. As a general rule, for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Hummel size L jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, count on a shoulder-to-shoulder width of around 48-52 cm and a total length between 72 and 76 cm — but always check the exact measurements with the seller. Better to check once too often than to miss out on the piece.\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\u003eScandinavian club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e remain very undervalued in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market, especially compared to pieces from major leagues. However, AaB is a club with a real track record, a serious European history, and a strong visual identity carried by \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finding a 2017-18 home jersey in near-new condition is already a bargain. In a few years, when demand for Nordic clubs rises — and it is rising — you will be glad to have anticipated it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means it has hardly been used or has been stored in perfect conditions. No discoloration, no holes, no marks from torn flocking. This is exactly the kind of condition that makes the difference between a serious collector's item and a jersey that ends up at the bottom of a drawer. If you are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Aalborg jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in the best possible shape, now is the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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\/Aalborg_BK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAalborg BK - 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 jersey from a historic Danish club, in near-perfect condition, signed by Hummel — if you miss out on this, it's on you. 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