Vintage Cup-Style Jockstrap Photos: Volume 1

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Vintage Cup-Style Jockstrap Photos: Volume 1

Vintage Cup-Style Jockstrap Photos: Volume 1

Below is a collection of vintage jockstrap photos, specifically cup-style jock straps.

An assortment of jock cups in plastic, nylon, aluminum and magnesium.
An assortment of jock cups in plastic, nylon, aluminum and magnesium.		 All Star adult soft cup supporter from the 1960s with a sewn-in foam cup
All Star adult soft cup supporter from the 1960s with a sewn-in foam cup. VIEW BOX 		A more recent version of the All Star soft cup jock with red and blue tracer lines around a 3" elastic waistband.
A more recent version of the All Star soft cup jock with red and blue tracer lines around a 3" elastic waistband.
This All Star cup-style jockstrap is from the George Frost Company, Shirley, MA.
This All Star cup-style jockstrap is from the George Frost Company, Shirley, MA.		 This is the Amber black cowhide professional boxing cup model AAG-3051. Rubber padded, all leather construction provides complete hip, groin and kidney protection. It has a durable cup sewn inside.
This is the Amber black cowhide professional boxing cup model AAG-3051. Rubber padded, all leather construction provides complete hip, groin and kidney protection. It has a durable cup sewn inside.		 APEX Olympic Champion cup-style athletic supporter from O-C Manufacturing Company. Made in the 1940s, the cup is held into the flannel lined pouch by two cloth tapes which are tied together.
APEX Olympic Champion cup-style athletic supporter from O-C Manufacturing Company. Made in the 1940s, the cup is held into the flannel lined pouch by two cloth tapes which are tied together.
The original Banana Cup support system jock with yellow banana cup. The plastic cup is lined with a foam-type material for extra protection. Made by ProTec Engineering, Paramount, CA.

The original Banana Cup support system jock with yellow banana cup. The plastic cup is lined with a foam-type material for extra protection. Made by ProTec Engineering, Paramount, CA.		 This is the Banana Cup Brief support system also with a yellow banana cup. The cup fits into the dual-ply front panel through an elasticized opening inside the brief. This 92% cotton brief is very comfortable, even for all day wear.
This is the Banana Cup Brief support system also with a yellow banana cup. The cup fits into the dual-ply front panel through an elasticized opening inside the brief. This 92% cotton brief is very comfortable, even for all day wear.		 The original Banana Cup support system baseball sliding shorts. The plastic cup fits into an inside pocket and the shorts are lined with a foam in the outer thigh area for added protection.
The original Banana Cup support system baseball sliding shorts. The plastic cup fits into an inside pocket and the shorts are lined with a foam in the outer thigh area for added protection.
Bauer model MCDC hockey player's protective athletic supporer from Bauer Inc., Ontario, Canada.
Bauer model MCDC hockey player's protective athletic supporer from Bauer Inc., Ontario, Canada.		 The Bear Brand cup-style athletic supporter, worn here with a white translucent plastic cup.
The Bear Brand cup-style athletic supporter, worn here with a white translucent plastic cup.		 Designed for martial arts, the Best padded, tuck-under groin guard is from Best Martial Arts Supply.
Designed for martial arts, the Best padded, tuck-under groin guard is from Best Martial Arts Supply.
One of my site visitors sent me this raunched Bike cup-style supporter. The plastic cup is held into the pouch with two metal snaps at the top.
One of my site visitors sent me this raunched Bike cup-style supporter. The plastic cup is held into the pouch with two metal snaps at the top.		 The Bike jock brief with cup pocket. Shown here with a Bike banana cup, the jock brief offers the support of a jockstrap with the full seat coverage of underwear.
The Bike jock brief with cup pocket. Shown here with a Bike banana cup, the jock brief offers the support of a jockstrap with the full seat coverage of underwear.		 This is Bike's latest attempt at improving the cup jock, the Bike Pro-Fit adjustable jock. It has an adjustable cup design for customizing fit and placement. Probably the most poorly designed, most uncomfortable jockstrap I've ever worn!
This is Bike's latest attempt at improving the cup jock, the Bike Pro-Fit adjustable jock. It has an adjustable cup design for customizing fit and placement. Probably the most poorly designed, most uncomfortable jockstrap I've ever worn!
Here's an older Bike No. 55 men's cotton cup supporter unit with the familiar "Bike Wheel" logo and three red tracer lines around a 3" elastic waistband. The snap-open pouch holds a rubber-cushioned, hi-impact plastic cup. The same supporter was sold as the Bike No. 53 without the cup
Here's an older Bike No. 55 men's cotton cup supporter unit with the familiar "Bike Wheel" logo and three red tracer lines around a 3" elastic waistband. The snap-open pouch holds a rubber-cushioned, hi-impact plastic cup. The same supporter was sold as the Bike No. 53 without the cup. VIEW NO. 53 BOX VIEW NO. 55 BOX 		This extremely rare Bike No. 58 was probably a hockey player's jockstrap. Note the similarity of the position of the legstraps on this model and the Canadian-made Pender and Protex jocks on the next page.
This extremely rare Bike No. 58 was probably a hockey player's jockstrap. Note the similarity of the position of the legstraps on this model and the Canadian-made Pender and Protex jocks on the next page.		 Canadian-made Brian's Goaler ice hockey goalie groin protector.
Canadian-made Brian's Goaler ice hockey goalie groin protector.
An old CCM hockey player's protective cup. The cup is laced onto the waistband and the back of the band laces through leather reinforced strips.
An old CCM hockey player's protective cup. The cup is laced onto the waistband and the back of the band laces through leather reinforced strips.		 The Caspel Gold Cup jockstrap has two thin black and gold tracer lines on a 2½" elastic waistband. The two-ply cup pocket is soft cotton on the outside with mesh elastic inside.
The Caspel Gold Cup jockstrap has two thin black and gold tracer lines on a 2½" elastic waistband. The two-ply cup pocket is soft cotton on the outside with mesh elastic inside.		 Century martial arts cup-style jock.
Century martial arts cup-style jock.
The Champion No. 93 from the 1960s was a very heavy duty cup-style supporter.
The Champion No. 93 from the 1960s was a very heavy duty cup-style supporter.		 Canadian-made Club athletic supporter is from Surgical Elastic Co. Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba. The cup is held into the heavy canvas pouch with tie strings and the pouch is lined with soft flannel.
Canadian-made Club athletic supporter is from Surgical Elastic Co. Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba. The cup is held into the heavy canvas pouch with tie strings and the pouch is lined with soft flannel. VIEW BOX 		Cougar Sports adult cup supporter. Lightweight 3" waistband and porous knit pouch.
Cougar Sports adult cup supporter. Lightweight 3" waistband and porous knit pouch.
Canadian-made Cooper DJSL hockey jockstrap from the 1960s. The dents in the cup were caused by flying pucks ... imagine playin' hockey without this protection!
Canadian-made Cooper DJSL hockey jockstrap from the 1960s. The dents in the cup were caused by flying pucks ... imagine playin' hockey without this protection!		 Another Cooper athletic cup jock model MCSC.
Another Cooper athletic cup jock model MCSC.		 This is the Cooper Protector. This heavily padded athletic supporter is designed especially for hockey players.
This is the Cooper Protector. This heavily padded athletic supporter is designed especially for hockey players.
Heavy-duty Cotex cup-style jockstrap of genuine surgical elastic with high-impact plastic cup.
Heavy-duty Cotex cup-style jockstrap of genuine surgical elastic with high-impact plastic cup.		 D&M No. 700 cup supporter from Japan. The 4" heavy elastic waistband has two dark blue tracer lines. The yellow plastic cup is secured into the pouch with two snap fasteners at the top
D&M No. 700 cup supporter from Japan. The 4" heavy elastic waistband has two dark blue tracer lines. The yellow plastic cup is secured into the pouch with two snap fasteners at the top. VIEW BOX 		This is the Daignault-Rolland Ultra Light hockey cup from Canada.
This is the Daignault-Rolland Ultra Light hockey cup from Canada.
Canadian Daignault-Rolland PC-5500 hockey goalie cup of heavily-padded white nylon with non-removable plastic cup. Note the overlay on the front which has a heavy plastic "shield" sewn in.
Canadian Daignault-Rolland PC-5500 hockey goalie cup of heavily-padded white nylon with non-removable plastic cup. Note the overlay on the front which has a heavy plastic "shield" sewn in.		 The Defender cup jock with the original Defender plastic cup.
The Defender cup jock with the original Defender plastic cup.		 The Double K cup-style jock from the 1960s.
The Double K cup-style jock from the 1960s.
Douglas hockey goalie cup of padded blue nylon with removable plastic cup.
Douglas hockey goalie cup of padded blue nylon with removable plastic cup.		 Duke adult standard cup supporter unit is from Royal Textile Mills, Inc., Yanceyville, NC. To give you an idea of the amount of polyester used in todays jocks, this one is nearly 95% polyester
Duke adult standard cup supporter unit is from Royal Textile Mills, Inc., Yanceyville, NC. To give you an idea of the amount of polyester used in todays jocks, this one is nearly 95% polyester. VIEW BOX 		Easton GJS-5000 "Donzis Air Management" hockey cup of padded black and orange nylon. Both the cup and abdomen protector are removable and are made of high-impact plastic.
Easton GJS-5000 "Donzis Air Management" hockey cup of padded black and orange nylon. Both the cup and abdomen protector are removable and are made of high-impact plastic.
Everlast Professional boxing protector offers complete groin, lower abdominal and hip and kidney protection. Made of top grain horsehide. The 4" waistband is adjustable with a lace-up closure in back.
Everlast Professional boxing protector offers complete groin, lower abdominal and hip and kidney protection. Made of top grain horsehide. The 4" waistband is adjustable with a lace-up closure in back.		 Everlast Amateur boxing cup for groin and lower abdominal protection. The vinyl-covered protective hard cup is foam padded for added protection. The waistband is adjustable with a lace-up closure in back.
Everlast Amateur boxing cup for groin and lower abdominal protection. The vinyl-covered protective hard cup is foam padded for added protection. The waistband is adjustable with a lace-up closure in back.		 Italian-made Enduro "Sospensorio con Conchiglia Rigida" (jock strap with hard shell). Notice the bright red stitching around the wide cream-colored waistband and across the top of the rib-knit pouch. The cup is held into the pouch with two metal snap fasteners.
Italian-made Enduro "Sospensorio con Conchiglia Rigida" (jock strap with hard shell). Notice the bright red stitching around the wide cream-colored waistband and across the top of the rib-knit pouch. The cup is held into the pouch with two metal snap fasteners.
American-made E-Z Support from In-Con Products features an open mesh nylon cup pouch. The waistband and legstraps are fully adjustable with velcro tabs.
American-made E-Z Support from In-Con Products features an open mesh nylon cup pouch. The waistband and legstraps are fully adjustable with velcro tabs.		 Flaherty's "Bub" Duribilknit No. 641 cup supporter from the mid-1950s. This cup is equivalent to the No. 61 regular jockstrap shown in The Collection 2
Flaherty's "Bub" Duribilknit No. 641 cup supporter from the mid-1950s. This cup is equivalent to the No. 61 regular jockstrap shown in The Collection 2. VIEW BOX 		This Flaherty "Bub" cup-style supporter has been through some heavy use but is still in good shape.
This Flaherty "Bub" cup-style supporter has been through some heavy use but is still in good shape.
J. B. Flaherty Co. manufactured this heavy-duty "Bub" Duribilknit No. 119 athletic supporter in the mid-1960s. The heavy ribs above the pouch prevented the waistband from "curling" during wear.
J. B. Flaherty Co. manufactured this heavy-duty "Bub" Duribilknit No. 119 athletic supporter in the mid-1960s. The heavy ribs above the pouch prevented the waistband from "curling" during wear.		 Classic cup-style supporter made by Bryan J. Flaherty Co.
Classic cup-style supporter made by Bryan J. Flaherty Co.		 Flarico No. 42 jock with snap fasteners to secure the cup.
Flarico No. 42 jock with snap fasteners to secure the cup.
The Flarico No. 52 supporter has a soft foam cup sewn into the knit pouch.
The Flarico No. 52 supporter has a soft foam cup sewn into the knit pouch.		 The Franklin athletic supporter and cup from Franklin Sports Inc., Stoughton, MA. Three-inch "performance" waistband and removable high impact padded cup for superior fit and comfort.
The Franklin athletic supporter and cup from Franklin Sports Inc., Stoughton, MA. Three-inch "performance" waistband and removable high impact padded cup for superior fit and comfort.