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1971 St. Louis Billikins Artwork: Unisex NuBlend® Crew Sweatshirt

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1971 St. Louis Billikins Artwork: Unisex NuBlend® Crew Sweatshirt

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: white

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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
Stay warm and look good in this timeless crewneck sweatshirt. Made of super-soft pre-shrunk cotton/poly fleece, this sweatshirt will keep you warm on the sidelines or in the stands. This sweatshirt is a great basic or for layering over your perfect tee. With a hint of spandex, it maintains its shape after several washes and wears.
  • 50/50 Cotton/Polyester NuBlend® Pre-shrunk Fleece
  • Made with sustainably sourced USA grown cotton
  • High stitch density for a smooth printing canvas
  • Tear-away label
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