
Sears standard athletic
supporter from Sears, Roebuck and Company, circa 1960.
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The Spalding style SJ-130
athletic supporter for all sports has a non-curl 3" woven elastic waistband,
non-curl leg support comfort straps and a contour pouch. From Ruby International,
Inc., NYC.
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Stromgren model 460
100% cotton men's athletic supporter made in 1984 by Stromgren-Scott, Inc.,
Hays, KS. Washington Redskin John Riggins is pictured on the front of the
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The SunMark swimmer
supporter from American SunMark Co., San Francisco, CA, is designed for maximum
comfort and support. Recommended to use during athletics and other strenuous
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The Torch No. 999 Supporter
from Shanghai, China. It has a comfortable pouch that is made of the same
elastic material as the waistband. The end of the box is marked "Size Middle." |

Tru-Fit athletic supporter
with breathable mesh pouch. This jock was sold at K-Mart Stores in the U.S. |

The Umbro jockstrap
has a 3" elastic waistband, red and blue tracer lines and a mesh pouch. |

This is the only unknown
brand supporter in my collection with a box that says nothing about the
manufacturer. Notice the mesh pouch which is very similar to the TruFit pouch.
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A Wilson model E1015
all-purpose men's supporter. Note that the back of the box includes information
on why men should wear a supporter as well as washing instructions.
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The Wilson Grid interlock
athletic supporter made in 1959. |

Wilson Pro Staff abdominal
athletic supporter with 6" waistband from Martin Manufacturing, Piedmont,
SC. It features "Fleshelastic" tubular understraps and is made of genuine
surgical elastic and Durabilknit. |
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