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1955 St. Louis Billikins Artwork: Men's Tri-Blend Varsity T-Shirt

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1955 St. Louis Billikins Artwork: Men's Tri-Blend Varsity T-Shirt

By Vintage Brand™ not affiliated with or sponsored by St. Louis Billikins
At the end of the 19th century, when SLU’s football team was founded, most college teams didn’t have mascots. They would simply be called the Blue and the Whites, because those were the school colors. The Blue and the Whites, though, were a good team. The 1904 and 1906 teams were undefeated. In 1910, SLU hired a new football coach, a law student named John Bender. Bender led SLU’s team for two winning seasons. And his narrow eyes and broad smirk of a smile reminded people of a Billiken. John Bender coached the Saint Louis University football team for two seasons, starting in 1910. Around that time, Billy O’Connor, a sportswriter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, referred to SLU’s team as the Billikens, and the name stuck.
Color: blue/oxford

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At the end of the 19th century, when SLU’s football team was founded, most college teams didn’t have mascots. They would simply be called the Blue and the Whites, because those were the school colors. The Blue and the Whites, though, were a good team. The 1904 and 1906 teams were undefeated. In 1910, SLU hired a new football coach, a law student named John Bender. Bender led SLU’s team for two winning seasons. And his narrow eyes and broad smirk of a smile reminded people of a Billiken. John Bender coached the Saint Louis University football team for two seasons, starting in 1910. Around that time, Billy O’Connor, a sportswriter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, referred to SLU’s team as the Billikens, and the name stuck.
Product details
Get ready for game day with a Vintage Brand Tri-Blend Varsity tee. This short sleeve, soft, lightweight moisture wicking cut will surely become your new favorite tee!
  • 4.5 oz. 50/37/13 Polyester/Cotton/Rayon
  • Slim Fit (runs slightly small)
  • Wash before Wear in cold with like colors
  • Soft, lightweight jersey with moisture wicking
  • Seamless 1x1 rib collar with two-needle coverstitching on front neck
  • Tear away label
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