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Celebrate one of the greatest seasons in the history of RC Strasbourg Alsace with the 1978–79 Home L/S Retro Football Jersey.
Featuring a distinctive blue body with contrasting white long sleeves, a classic V-neck collar and the historic CMDP chest sponsor, this shirt represents Strasbourg's unforgettable championship-winning campaign.
Under manager Gilbert Gress, Strasbourg produced an outstanding 1978–79 season, winning the French Division 1 championship for the first time in club history. The team recorded 22 victories from 38 league matches while conceding only 28 goals.
Albert Gemmrich led the attack with 17 league goals, while Francis Piasecki and Roland Wagner contributed 14 each. Goalkeeper Dominique Dropsy and defender Léonard Specht were also ever-present throughout the championship campaign.
A true French football classic representing the greatest league triumph in RC Strasbourg history.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
RC Strasbourg Alsace 1978-79 Home L/S Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size
Chest (in)
Length (in)
Rec. Height (ft/in)
Rec. Weight (lb)
S
39
28
65–67
121–132
M
41
28
67–69
132–154
L
43
29
69–71
154–176
XL
44
30
71–75
176–198
XXL
46
31
75–79
198–220
Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Season: 1978–79 Club: RC Strasbourg Alsace Kit Type: Home / Long Sleeve Primary Colours: Blue / White Main Sponsor: CMDP Manager: Gilbert Gress Stadium: Stade de la Meinau French Division 1: Champions League Record: 22 Wins / 12 Draws / 4 Losses Goals Scored: 68 Goals Conceded: 28 Coupe de France: Semi-Finals UEFA Cup: Round of 16 League Top Scorer: Albert Gemmrich — 17 Goals Francis Piasecki: 14 League Goals Roland Wagner: 14 League Goals Captain: Jacky Duguépéroux Key Players: Albert Gemmrich, Francis Piasecki, Roland Wagner, Dominique Dropsy, Léonard Specht, Raymond Domenech, Jacky Duguépéroux
The 1978–79 campaign remains one of the greatest seasons in RC Strasbourg history. Under Gilbert Gress, Strasbourg won the French Division 1 championship for the first time, finishing the 38-match campaign with 22 victories and only four defeats. Albert Gemmrich led the club with 17 league goals, while Francis Piasecki and Roland Wagner scored 14 each. Dominique Dropsy, Léonard Specht, Piasecki and Gemmrich appeared in all 38 league matches.
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing
Recommendation
No.11 (Albert Gemmrich)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Overall Choice. The strongest season-specific option. Gemmrich played throughout the championship campaign and finished as Strasbourg's leading league scorer with 17 goals.
No.10 (Francis Piasecki)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Playmaker Choice. A central figure in the championship side who played all 38 league matches and scored 14 goals.
No.7 (Roland Wagner)
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Best Attacking Alternative. Another major contributor to the title, scoring 14 league goals in 35 appearances.
No.1 (Dominique Dropsy)
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Best Iconic Choice. The ever-present goalkeeper played every league match as Strasbourg conceded only 28 goals, the best defensive record in the division.
No.11 — Albert Gemmrich is the strongest player choice for the RC Strasbourg Alsace 1978–79 Home L/S Retro Football Jersey.
Gemmrich was one of the defining players of Strasbourg's historic championship campaign. He appeared in all 38 league matches and scored 17 goals, finishing as the club's leading scorer as Strasbourg captured its first French Division 1 title.
No.10 — Francis Piasecki is another outstanding period-specific choice. The influential midfielder started all 38 league matches and scored 14 goals during the championship season.
No.7 — Roland Wagner completes the strongest attacking trio, contributing another 14 league goals in 35 appearances. Together, Gemmrich, Piasecki and Wagner scored 45 league goals during Strasbourg's title-winning campaign.
This jersey uses authentic period-style number-only printing. Player names are not included on the back.
