Call it the back to the future.

When the doors opened at the Stamps Store on Friday morning, fans were treated to their first look at Calgary’s Signature Uniform jersey — dubbed “The Outlaw” — that will be worn for the first time at Monday’s Labour Day Classic. What they saw was a jersey that was in keeping with the spirit of the alternate jersey that was unveiled in
dramatic fashion by the Stamps 20 years ago at the 1994 Labour Day Classic, with a modern twist.

The jersey maintains the Stamps tradition of wearing black on Labour Day and sports the now-familiar crossed pistols on the shoulder. New additions include a Western-inspired distinct number font and the Latin slogan Quidquid Requiritur — Whatever It Takes — on the inside of the collar. The iconic white horse appears on the back of the jersey above the namebar.

Fans lined up as early as 7 a.m. outside the Stamps Store to be among the first to buy a jersey.

“The response has been overwhelming,” said Stampeders president Gordon Norrie. “You could see it on the faces of the fans as they were coming in and getting their first look at the jerseys.”

The jersey will be matched with the previously unveiled two-tone helmet with a chrome horse logo and black pants with a red stripe that features the word “Calgary.” The look is completed with black socks with a red stripe and gloves with the crossed six-guns in the palm.

Stamps TV:
>> The unveiling
>> Behind the design