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What It Looked Like To Be a Jock In The 1980s

Life peaked here for them.

By Micaela Montaña

Published 1 month ago in Feels

Being a jock in the ’80s wasn't just about biceps, but your lifestyle too. You had to smell like gym floors, Drakkar Noir, and victory. Your letterman jacket was social currency. You had a Walkman, cool hair, and pre-game speeches that could raise the dead.


Friday nights always included stadium lights, preceded by pep rallies and some legendary tailgates. Your diet consisted of Gatorade, pizza slices, and the thrill of seeing your name in block letters on the bulletin board. 


The ’80s jock both played the game and was the game. And admit it, you still wish you were him. But don't worry, he's now a single burnout and you're married with a kid in college, so who's the winner now?

  • 1

    Prom King on Wheels

    Crowned on the dance floor, still steering with confidence.

    Prom King on Wheels

  • 2

    Mane Attraction

    That hair alone could bench press your homework.

    Mane Attraction

  • 3

    Cheerleader & Chief

    Together they ruled the bleachers and the snack bar.

    Cheerleader & Chief

  • 4

    Fresh Meat

    The rookie season: awkward smiles, epic potential.

    Fresh Meat

  • 5

    Handlebar Hero

    One curl away from instant 80s action movie fame.

    Handlebar Hero

  • 6

    Soft Side of Steel

    Don’t be fooled, he lifts trophies and hearts.

    Soft Side of Steel

  • 7

    Pre-Buff Buff

    Skinny today, legend tomorrow. Protein shake pending.

    Pre-Buff Buff

  • 8

    Gridiron Glory

    Running, tackling, and looking impossibly cool doing it.

    Gridiron Glory

  • 9

    Sweat & Swagger

    Practice makes perfect… and slightly terrifying.

    Sweat & Swagger

  • 10

    Team Supreme

    United by sweat, hair gel, and questionable fashion choices.

    Team Supreme

  • 11

    Victory Lap Legends

    Confetti optional, ego mandatory.

    Victory Lap Legends

  • 12

    Hustle & Muscle

    Pain today, glory tomorrow, hair spray always.

    Hustle & Muscle

  • 13

    Goal-Oriented

    Playing the game, breaking hearts, repeat.

    Goal-Oriented

  • 14

    Just Jock Things

    Just the typical jock pose.

    Just Jock Things

  • 15

    Prince Charming, Sweat Edition

    Royalty never looked so… athletic.

    Prince Charming, Sweat Edition

  • 16

    Funny Hair, Bigger Dreams

    He didn’t lift weights, he lifted hair.

    Funny Hair, Bigger Dreams

  • 17

    The Usual Suspects

    Biceps, bravery, and a dash of bromance.

    The Usual Suspects

  • 18

    Victory Shout

    Confetti in the hair, glory in the heart, sweat everywhere else.

    Victory Shout

  • 19

    Buffet Boss

    Muscles at the ready, serving looks and lasagna.

    Buffet Boss

  • 20

    Crop Top Confidence

    Abs may vary, swagger guaranteed.

    Crop Top Confidence

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80s 80s nostalgia nostalgia 1980s high school jock 80s high school 80s jock
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