The Green Bay Packers, following the league's mandate, put player's names on their jerseys beginning with the 1970 season.
The numbers and names are stiched on to real NFL jerseys. Fans can buy replica jerseys with numbers and names screen printed on for a lower cost.
The Chicago White Sox had names on their names for the road jerseys in 1960. In 1961, they had it for the home as well as their road jerseys.
Click on the link below to see the Green Bay Packers roster.
1960s
The Green Bay Packers play at Lambeau Field, and the Chicago Bears play at Soldier's Field
The White Sox, in 1960, became the first team to put names on their jerseys. As baseball popularity grew, other teams began to do the same. At this point all teams except the Yankees, wear jerseys with their names on them.
A long time ago!
California Golden Seals.
it was university of Hawaii
1490s
Go to nfl.com or google "Packkers roster"
Go to packers.com and click on "Team"