1978–79 Eintracht Frankfurt L/S Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: Eintracht Frankfurt
Season: 1978–79
Type: Home (Long Sleeve)
Manufacturer: Erima
Primary Colour: Red with white collar and cuffs
Notable Match: UEFA Cup run and DFB-Pokal appearances
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Key Authentication Features
Manufacturer Logo: White Erima logo is screen-printed directly onto the shirt, with an earlier stylised eagle variant.
Club Badge: Embroidered patch with bold black outline, white eagle background, and red “Eintracht” text across the chest.
Collar: Foldover style with two white stripes—classic 70s styling.
Cuffs: Ribbed white cuffs with twin red/black trim.
Material: Heavy cotton blend with noticeable wear and shape retention—typical of late 1970s German kits.
Internal Tag: Cotton Erima wash label with sizing (e.g., 5), occasionally marked “Made in West Germany.”
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Player Info
Eintracht Frankfurt 1978–79 Squad
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Péter Károlyi | Goalkeeper |
| Ulrich Stein | Goalkeeper |
| Karl-Heinz Körbel | Defender |
| Norbert Nachtweih | Defender |
| Friedel Lutz | Defender |
| Bernd Nickel | Midfielder |
| Ronald Borchers | Midfielder |
| Thomas Rohrbach | Midfielder |
| Willi Neuberger | Defender |
| Jürgen Grabowski | Midfielder/Forward |
| Cha Bum-kun | Forward |
| Bernd Hölzenbein | Forward |
| Norbert Gansel | Forward |
| Werner Lorant | Midfielder |
| Fred Schaub | Forward |
| Coach: Gyula Lóránt |
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Season Summary
Eintracht Frankfurt enjoyed a strong campaign in 1978–79, finishing mid-table in the Bundesliga while reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. This long sleeve home shirt—with its minimalist design—was worn in both domestic and European matches, particularly in colder months.
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Final Notes
Common fake indicators are missing wash labels, incorrect badge shape, or modern polyester blends. Original Erima versions will always have a heavy cotton body and the trademark chest eagle logo printed directly onto the fabric.
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