Olympic legend and fashion icon Florence Griffith Joyner was not only at one time the fastest woman in the world, she was a unique fashion designer who decked out the Indiana Pacers in the 1990s.
She was known as "Flo-Jo" because she exuded style along with strength. She won three gold medals at the1988 Seoul Olympics along with being named the fastest woman in the world.
When she retired from track and field in 1989, she took on many different roles. She dabbled in acting, writing, and fashion designing.After the Pacers finished 28-54 in the1988-89 season, they were in need of revampingin more ways than one.Rebecca Polihronis, an upaid intern with the Pacers' front office, created a photo montage of Flo-Jo's fashion choices before pitching the idea of her designing the uniforms to her higher ups.
The idea became a reality when Flo-Jo appeared for a press conference on June 29, 1989 to showcase her design sketches for what the uniforms would look like.From 1990-1997, the Pacers donned what became known as "the Flo-Jos". Their unique style included longer shorts, a darker blue color, a V-neck jersey, and a comfortable stretch fabric.
The Indiana Pacers family embraced them wholeheartedly. They went on to become the franchises' trademark look during the Reggie Miller era.Zachary Draves is a contributor to Back In the Day NBA. He can be reached at zdraves1013@gmail.com and on Instagram @zdraves0633.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Regional News PartnersIndianapolis News, Indiana Weather, Indiana News, Indiana Traffic, Indiana Local News, Indiana Sports, Community, Entertainment
Read more »
Street by Indiana Convention Center renamed for late Indiana Black Expo leaderTaj Simmons is a multimedia journalist who joined WRTV in August 2023.
Read more »
Miss Indiana, Miss Indiana Outstanding Teen join WTHR liveBoth women will be competing in Miss America and Miss America's Outstanding Teen later this year.
Read more »
Miss Indiana & Miss Indiana's Teen 2024 crownedTwo young women stood out from a field of 67 to be crowned the new Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana's Teen on Saturday night at Zionsville Community High School.
Read more »
17-year-old Madison boy fatally shot in Willoughby, 23-year-old suspect arrested out-of-stateThe suspect in the shooting was arrested in Indiana with help from the Indiana State Police.
Read more »
NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ showcases Alabama rapper Flo MilliThe entertainer from Mobile performed a tight six-song set for the prestigious program.
Read more »