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1955 Vintage St. Louis Billikins Men's Premium Blend Ring-Spun Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

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1955 Vintage St. Louis Billikins Men's Premium Blend Ring-Spun Long-Sleeve 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: royal

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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
The Premium 50/50 Ring-Spun Long Sleeve Tee provides comfort and style all day long. Whether you are on the ball field or at home, this long sleeve tee will quickly become your new favorite. Represent your pride!
  • 50/50 Combed Ring-Spun Cotton/Polyester Pre-Shrunk Jersey
  • Premium 5.2 oz/176 g
  • Made with sustainably sourced USA grown cotton
  • Moisture wicking for all day comfort
  • Classic Fit
  • Tear-away label
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