AKRON, Ohio– For Saturday's Homecoming game against Miami (Ohio), the Akron Zips will be wearing something special. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1976 team, the current Zips will wear throwback helmets.
The gold helmets will feature two white and one blue stripe as well as the "A" logo.
The 2016 Varsity "A" Sports Hall of Fame Class will be inducted in a ceremony prior to the game on Saturday morning. The 1976 football team has been named this year's Team of Distinction. Head coach Jim Dennison and more than 50 players from the 1976 team are expected to attend.