If you want a custom Texas A&M jersey with a story deeper than a current roster number, go back to 1939. That season, Homer Norton's Aggies went 11-0, won the Southwest Conference, beat Tulane in the Sugar Bowl and finished No. 1 in the final AP Poll. Its scores, dates and players offer some of the best custom jersey ideas in Aggie history.
A Season Built on Defense
The 1939 Aggies outscored their opponents 212 to 31. They shut out six of their eleven regular-season opponents. That defense carried A&M through a perfect 6-0 run in Southwest Conference play.
The Sugar Bowl Against Tulane
On January 1, 1940, Texas A&M faced No. 5 Tulane at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans in front of 73,000 fans. The Aggies won 14-13, a one-point game that sealed an unbeaten season.
In the final AP Poll, A&M received 55 first-place votes and 1,091 points, finishing ahead of Tennessee at No. 2.
The Players Fans Remember
- John Kimbrough, a fullback, was a consensus All-American in 1939 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.
- Joe Boyd, a tackle, was team captain and a first-team All-American.
- Marshall Robnett, a guard, was a first-team All-Southwest Conference pick.
Number Ideas From 1939
- 39 for the championship season itself.
- 11 for the 11-0 record.
- 31 for the total points allowed all year.
- 14 for the Aggies' points in the Sugar Bowl.
- 6 for the six shutouts.
- 1 for the No. 1 finish in the AP Poll.
Name Ideas for the Back
- NORTON for coach Homer Norton.
- KIMBROUGH for the All-American fullback.
- BOYD for the team captain.
- AGGIES or SUGAR for a team-first or bowl-themed look.
- Your family name paired with 39, if someone in your family is a former student.
Football, Baseball or Basketball Base?
A custom Texas A&M jersey can start from more than one sport. People search for a custom Texas A&M football jersey, a custom Texas A&M baseball jersey and a custom Aggie jersey for basketball. Listings include, for example, custom Texas A&M baseball jerseys built on 2024 College World Series designs in Aggie maroon. For a 1939 tribute, a maroon football-style base is the most natural fit, but a "KIMBROUGH 39" on a baseball design can be a fun twist for fans of both sports.
You can compare base options in this collection of custom Texas A&M Aggies jerseys before you settle on the name and number.
Before You Order
- Short names read best. BOYD and NORTON fit easily; KIMBROUGH may need a smaller font.
- Stick to one or two digits. 39, 11 and 31 all fit standard templates.
- Add the story. A gift card explaining the 1939 season makes the jersey far more personal.
- Proofread. Custom orders print exactly what is entered.
Wearing a Perfect Season
Few seasons in Texas A&M history are as clean as 1939: eleven wins, no losses, 31 points allowed and a one-point Sugar Bowl win to finish No. 1. A custom Aggies jersey with 39 or KIMBROUGH on it is a way to carry that team to any game day or watch party.