1971 St. Louis Billikins Artwork: Men's Retro Heather T-Shirt
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1971 St. Louis Billikins Artwork: Men's Retro Heather 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 Vintage Brand Men's Retro Heather T-Shirt will instantly take you back to that special sports moment in time. Soft Ring-Spun cotton provides the perfect fit and feel to accent your favorite old school team design. Artwork has been reproduced from the original and has been digitally restored, framed, and enhanced for vibrant color.
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88/12 Polyester/Ring-Spun Cotton Pre-shrunk Jersey; 5.2 oz
Soft, ring-spun heather jersey fabric for a vintage, lived-in feel
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping; Two-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom
Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
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