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Source: BroBible
Summary
Oxford United, an English soccer team, released a jersey with the number 93 under a “UNITED” nameplate, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The design was quickly removed after backlash, and the club issued an apology. The jersey was part of the “Campus Collection,” which was taken down hours after its release. The team, founded in 1893, plays in the EFL League One. The incident highlights the sensitivity around 9/11 references in public contexts.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name.
Jerseys become history lessons.
9/11 gets a second chance to be misunderstood.
Clubs forget their own legacy.
United 93 was never a brand.
Author: Evan Null
