Eddie George carried the ball 2,865 times in the NFL and gave Tennessee an identity in the process. He won the Heisman Trophy at Ohio State in 1995, went 14th overall to the Houston Oilers a year later, and then moved with the franchise into its Tennessee era — which means his No. 27 sits at the exact crossing point of two uniforms. That is why the Eddie George jersey market is split between Oilers light blue and Titans navy, and why both versions still sell. Here is every style we stock, what separates the throwbacks from the modern builds, and how the sizing runs.
| Style | Colour | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Blue Throwback | Titans light blue | $69.95 | The 1999-era Titans look |
| Oilers Mitchell & Ness Throwback | Oilers light blue | $69.95 | Fans who remember the Oilers years |
| 1999 Split Navy/Light Blue Baseball Jersey | Navy and light blue | $69.95 | Collectors and casual wear |
| Red Inverted Legend | Red | $69.95 | A louder game-day option |
| Salute to Service / Elite Pro Line | Black and green | $69.95 | Neutral-colour wearers |
Why Eddie George's No. 27 Still Defines Titans Football
George never missed a game in his first eight NFL seasons. He opened his career with four straight 1,000-yard years, finished with 10,441 rushing yards, and is the franchise's all-time leading rusher for the Oilers/Titans lineage. The 1999 season is the one fans still talk about: he ran for 1,304 yards in the regular season, added 449 more in the playoffs, and carried Tennessee to Super Bowl XXXIV, where the Titans lost to the Rams by a single yard on the final play.
That run is the reason the light blue throwback outsells everything else in his name. No. 27 authenticates the era, and it does something a modern jersey cannot: it works for two fan bases at once. If you are building out the rest of the current roster, the Will Levis jersey guide and the Jeffery Simmons jersey guide both sit in the same Tennessee Titans jersey collection.
What number did Eddie George wear, and why is the Oilers throwback so popular?
Eddie George wore No. 27 for the Houston Oilers and then the Tennessee Titans, the same number he made famous at Ohio State. Fans buy the Oilers throwback because it represents the first half of his career, when the franchise still played in Houston and the uniform was Columbia blue with red and white trim. The Titans-era light blue throwback covers 1999 through 2003, which includes the Super Bowl XXXIV season. Both versions are stitched, so the number and nameplate hold up to regular wear. If you only buy one, buy the era you actually watched; if you are buying for someone who followed him at Ohio State, the light blue throwback is the closest match to his college look.
Every Eddie George Jersey Style We Carry
Five builds are in stock, and they split by era rather than by price — everything sits at $69.95 with stitched lettering, so the decision is really about which uniform you want to wear.
Tennessee Titans #27 Eddie George 1999 Split Navy-Light Blue Mitchell & Ness Baseball Jersey
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Light Blue Throwback, Oilers or Baseball Jersey? How to Choose
The Titans light blue throwback is the default: it matches the helmets you see on Sundays and it is the version most people picture when they hear No. 27. The Oilers Mitchell & Ness build is the history pick — lighter shade, older wordmark, and a jersey that starts conversations with fans over forty. The 1999 split navy and light blue baseball jersey is the outlier of the group: it is cut like a baseball jersey, so it wears looser and cooler, and it suits anyone who wants a No. 27 that does not look like everyone else's. Choose the red inverted legend or the black Elite Pro Line build if you want the number without the team colours dominating a jacket or a pair of jeans.
Sizing, Fit and Care for a No. 27 Throwback
Sizes run men's S to 4XL, women's XS to 2XL and youth S to XL across the range. Throwback cuts are slightly boxier than modern game jerseys, which is part of the look, so if you are between sizes take the smaller one for a clean fit and the larger one if you want to layer. The Mitchell & Ness baseball jersey is the loosest of the five.
To keep the light blue from fading: wash cold, inside out, mild detergent, and hang dry. Keep the jersey away from direct sun while it dries, because that is what dulls embroidered numbers fastest. Store it folded rather than on a wire hanger to protect the shoulders.
Wearing No. 27 on Game Day
Light blue pairs naturally with white, grey or navy bottoms, and it works with a hoodie underneath once the season turns cold. For a throwback look, dark denim and plain white sneakers keep the jersey as the loudest thing you are wearing, which is exactly how the 1999 team wore it. If you are comparing eras, the Kevin Byard jersey guide covers the modern secondary and gives you a second number to pair it with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eddie George jersey stitched?
Yes — the numbers and nameplate are stitched on every Eddie George jersey we carry, including the Mitchell & Ness throwbacks.
Should I buy the Oilers version or the Titans version?
Buy the Oilers light blue if you followed the Houston years or want the older look. Buy the Titans throwback, the red inverted legend or the black Elite Pro Line build if your memory of No. 27 starts with the 1999 Super Bowl run.
What size should I order?
Order your normal T-shirt size for a fitted look. Throwback cuts run boxier than modern jerseys, so size down if you are between sizes and up if you want to wear a hoodie underneath.
How do I keep the light blue from fading?
Wash cold and inside out, skip the dryer entirely, and dry the jersey away from direct sunlight. Never iron directly over the numbers.
No. 27 is a two-era jersey, and both eras still look right in a crowd. Whichever version you pick, it ships from our Tennessee Titans jersey collection in men's, women's and youth sizes.
