Jerry Odom Game Worn Jersey Orlando Predators Arena Bowl World Championship 1998

Presented is a white Orlando Predators jersey that was worn by former University of Florida Gators and Predators player, Jerry Odom in the Arena Bowl World Championship and the 1998 season. On the front, back, and each shoulder is the player number “34” sewn on in red/black tackle twill. The Predators logo are present on the shoulders as claw marks and on the collar as the embroidered team name. Note, there’s a patch on the chest for the Arena Bowl World Championship XII (August 23, 1998) and for Arena football. The sides are Spandex and theelastic sleeves are highlighted with a red border and a No Fear logo. Across the back is his name “ODOM” sewn in black on a nameplate. The tail tagging shows it is a No Fear [size] 48 with collar tag as Adult 03R. The jersey shows amazing wear with field/hit marks throughout and notable fabric tears on the shoulders etc. Overall, a great Predators gamer.

The Orlando Predators were a professional arena football team based in Orlando, Florida and member of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Jerry Odom is the defensive coordinator for Western Carolina University, a position he has held since 2024. He was the head football coach for Tusculum University from 2016 to 2023. He also coached for Florida, East Carolina, Jacksonville, and the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL). He was the head football coach for Coffee County Central High School from 2005 to 2007. He played college football for Florida and professionally for the Orlando Predators of the AFL as a linebacker and running back.

ArenaBowl XII was the Arena Football League’s twelfth Arena Bowl, which took place August 23, 1998. It pitted the #4 Orlando Predators (9-5) of the National Conference against the #1 Tampa Bay Storm (12-2), also of the National Conference. This was the second and final ArenaBowl to have the “War on I-4” rivalry on the big stage. For the Predators, it was their fourth ArenaBowl appearance in their eight years of existence (having lost ArenaBowls VI, VIII and IX). This year, they were under the command of first-year head coach (and former Tampa Bay Storm QB) Jay Gruden. For the Storm, this was their eighth overall appearance as they were going for their fifth ArenaBowl title in eight seasons. Not only did they face their arch-rivals from Orlando, but they also had face their former star player in Jay Gruden.

Jerry Odom Game Worn Jersey Orlando Predators Arena Bowl World Championship 1998