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Seller's photo on eBay: Cincinnati Bengals Starter Jacket Coat Mens XL Vintage 80s 90s Embroidered Retro
Seller's photo on eBay · listing from May 15, 2026
1980s · Jacket · NFL

Cincinnati Bengals Starter jacket

Welcome to the Jungle tiger back

Starter puffer with 'BENGALS' sleeve lettering and a 'Welcome to the Jungle' leaping tiger embroidered on the back.

Team
Cincinnati Bengals
Era
1980s
Garment
Jacket
Colorway
black
Maker
Starter
League
NFL
Sold out — last seen May 15, 2026

One example on file, listed at $100. “Listed at” is the seller's asking price with Best Offer on; the actual sale may have been lower.

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NO. 02 · HOW TO CHECK ONE

1980s tells

  • Starter jackets: satin team jackets and pullover jackets with Starter's logo embroidered on the sleeve.
  • Made in USA tags are expected. Offshore-made labels became common from the mid-1990s.
  • City names: Los Angeles Raiders (1982-94), Indianapolis Colts (from 1984) and Phoenix Cardinals (1988-93). Baltimore Colts and St. Louis Cardinals gear predates those moves.

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About the maker

  • Starter — satin and pullover team jackets and sideline parkas; NFL licensee by 1983
NO. 03 · MORE CINCINNATI BENGALS

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NO. 04 · OTHER 1980S JACKETS