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The dream child of famous Chicago stock broker Lee Stern, The Chicago Sting played their first season in the North American Soccer League, the first major pro soccer league in the U.S., in 1975. The Sting seemed to improve each season until, in 1981, they won the NASL Championship, bringing the Windy City their first professional sports championship since the '63 Bears.

However the good times did not last, and the team dissolved after the 1987-88 season citing financial difficulties.

Our signature tee was crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup. Made with a blend of fabrics including high quality combed and ring spun cotton, our tee is cut for a modern fit and printed with water-based inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Vintage Athletic Grey
• Premium Tri-blend Fabric
• Vintage Wash
• Printed in New York

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"The Chicago Blitz were a hard working group of guys. I enjoyed it. The only problem was, the man who bought the team never paid anybody, including the coaches. We had to chip in to buy toilet paper for the restrooms." 

- Marv Levy, former Chicago Blitz head coach

One of the original 12 United States Football League franchises, the Chicago Blitz were one of the strongest teams in the USFL's inaugural season, finishing tied for first place in their division. But despite their success on the field, they averaged only 18,100 fans that season (the league average was about 30,000). As a result, the Blitz became part of what many call the craziest trade in sports history.

In the seasons to follow, attendance only decreased, which prompted the ownership group, who was losing millions of dollars each season, to finally give up and sold the team to the league for pennies on the dollar. The team folded for good prior to the 1986 season.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Vintage Red
• Premium poly/cotton blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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Capitalizing on the lack of hockey teams in a number of major American cities and mid-level Canadian cities, the WHA was the first major league to compete with the NHL. The Chicago Cougars entered the league in 1972, playing at the International Amphitheater. The Cougars were the first North American major professional hockey team to feature player numbers on the front of their jersey in the upper right corner. The next professional team to try it was the NHL's Sabres in 2006.

Following the 1974-75 season, the Cougars franchise folded after the player-owners were unable to attract more financing.

Our signature tee that was crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup. Made with a blend of fabrics including high quality combed and ring spun cotton, our tee is cut for a modern fit and printed with premium inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Vintage Gold
• Premium Tri-blend Fabric
• Vintage Wash
• Printed in New York

The Story

"The Chicago Blitz were a hard working group of guys. I enjoyed it. The only problem was, the man who bought the team never paid anybody, including the coaches. We had to chip in to buy toilet paper for the restrooms." 

- Marv Levy, former Chicago Blitz head coach

One of the original 12 United States Football League franchises, the Chicago Blitz were one of the strongest teams in the USFL's inaugural season, finishing tied for first place in their division. But despite their success on the field, they averaged only 18,100 fans that season (the league average was about 30,000). As a result, the Blitz became part of what many call the craziest trade in sports history.

In the seasons to follow, attendance only decreased, which prompted the ownership group, who was losing millions of dollars each season, to finally give up and sold the team to the league for pennies on the dollar. The team folded for good prior to the 1986 season.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Vintage Red
• Premium poly/cotton blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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On May 1, 1926, the NHL awarded an expansion franchise for Chicago to a syndicate headed by former football star Huntington Hardwick of Boston. At the same meeting, Hardwick arranged the purchase of the players of the Portland Rosebuds of the Western Hockey League for $100,000 from WHL president Frank Patrick in a deal brokered by Boston Bruins' owner Charles AdamsHowever, only one month later, Hardwick's group sold out to Chicago coffee tycoon Frederic McLaughlin. McLaughlin had been a commander with the 333rd Machine Gun Battalion of the 86th Infantry Division during World War I.This division was nicknamed the "Blackhawk Division" after a Native American of the Sauk nation, Black Hawk, who was a prominent figure in the history of Illinois. McLaughlin named the new hockey team in honor of the military unit. The blackhawks originally played in the Chicago Coliseum.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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The franchise that became the Bears was founded by businessman A.E. Staley in 1920 and was first known as the Decatur (Illinois) Staleys. George Halas became player-coach of the new team, which he relocated to Chicago in 1921 after Staley handed the young franchise over to him. (Halas, affectionately known as “Papa Bear,” prowled the sidelines as head coach until 1968.) The team won the American Professional Football Association (APFA) championship in its first season in Chicago, and it was renamed the Bears in 1922, the same year the APFA became the NFL. The early Chicago teams established a rivalry with the Green Bay Packers, which became one of the sport’s most storied feuds. Led by a dominant rushing attack that featured future Hall of Fame backs Red Grange and Bronko Nagurski, the Bears captured NFL championships in 1932 and 1933, the former of which was won in the first play-off game in league history, a 9–0 victory over the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans.

Our signature tee was crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup. Made with a blend of fabrics including premium combed and ring spun cotton, our tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with high quality inks that actually blend into the fabric giving it more character with every wash.

• Navy
  
• 50/25/25 poly/cotton/rayon tri-blend
• Vintage wash
• Unisex
• Streamlined Fit
• Printed in New York

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The Chicago Fire was an American football team in the short-lived World Football League for one season, 1974. The team was founded in late October 1973, with building magnate Thomas Origer becoming the first owner to purchase a WFL franchise, for around $400,000. The team played at Soldier Field. It was coached by Jim Spavital, former coach of the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Fire started out well, winning seven of the first 10 games and boasting some of the largest crowds in the league. However, a rash of injuries triggered an 11-game losing streak. Origer was so fed up by the team's collapse that he forfeited the team's final game. At the end of the season, he pulled out of the league and the Fire disbanded.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

The Story

The franchise that became the Bears was founded by businessman A.E. Staley in 1920 and was first known as the Decatur (Illinois) Staleys. George Halas became player-coach of the new team, which he relocated to Chicago in 1921 after Staley handed the young franchise over to him. (Halas, affectionately known as “Papa Bear,” prowled the sidelines as head coach until 1968.) The team won the American Professional Football Association (APFA) championship in its first season in Chicago, and it was renamed the Bears in 1922, the same year the APFA became the NFL. The early Chicago teams established a rivalry with the Green Bay Packers, which became one of the sport’s most storied feuds. Led by a dominant rushing attack that featured future Hall of Fame backs Red Grange and Bronko Nagurski, the Bears captured NFL championships in 1932 and 1933, the former of which was won in the first play-off game in league history, a 9–0 victory over the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans.

Made to be incredibly soft, we crafted these bad boys from a plush poly-cotton blend, including a soft-as-butter "sponge" fleece lining - making it perfect for your commute from bar to couch on those crisp fall Sundays. We finished it off with all the details of a classic hoodie: ribbed cuffs and waistband, kangaroo hand pocket, and white chord drawstring. It's sure to quickly become your go-to essential.

• Relaxed, unisex Fit
• 52% combed/ring-spun cotton, 48% poly fleece
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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The Chicago are a minor league hockey franchise that play at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. The team's great star was forward Steve Maltais, who until his retirement after the 2004–05 season, had played every season of the franchise and holds most of its scoring records. Other notable players include goaltender Wendell Young, ex-Pittsburgh star Rob Brown and long time Chicago Blackhawks stars Troy Murray, Chris Chelios and Al Secord. The Wolves won 2 IHL Turner Cups in 1997 and 1999 before joining the AHL.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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The Chicago Mustangs played at Comiskey Park from 1967 to 1968 before eventually folding in late 1968. Even though the Chicago Mustangswere were a strong team in the NASL, it wasn't enough to keep the red and white in Chicago. With players like Adriano Reginato & Giuseppi Longoni donning the white and red in Chicago, the Chicago Mustangs should have been able to fill seats. The reality however what much different and with low attendance, the Chicago Mustangs soon folded and became no more.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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The Chicago Winds was the World Football League's ill-fated 1975 successor to the Chicago Fire. The team was so named because Chicago was nicknamed "The Windy City." The Winds played at Soldier Field and the team was assigned to the WFL's Western Division for 1975 (the league having shrunk from 12 franchises to 11, and from three divisions to two). The Winds lost their first two regular-season contests, 10-0 in Birmingham and 38-18 in Shreveport, before beating the Portland Thunder, 25-18 in overtime; just 3,501 fans attended the contest, their last at Soldier Field. After two more road losses (at Hawaii and Memphis), the team was 1-4 and swimming in red ink and soon folded.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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The Chicago Spurs played at Soldier Field from 1966 to 1967 before eventually relocating and moving operations to Kansas City in 1967 to become the Kansas City Spurs. Even though the Chicago Spurs were a strong team in the 1967 season, it wasn't enough to keep the white and red in Chicago. With players like Willy Roy & Nick Krat donning the white and red in Chicago, the Chicago Spurs should have been able to fill seats. The reality however was much different and with low attendance, the Chicago Spurs soon folded and became no more.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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The Chicago Bluesmen of the RHI played at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in 1999 before eventually folding in that same year. Even though the Bluesmen saw a strong roster in ‘99 with players like Tony Bergeron & Frank Cirone, the team couldn’t stay upright in the Windy City and ended the season with a losing record of 7-17 and with it dashing any hopes of being the next great Chicago sports dynasty.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York

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The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan. Former Chicago Blackhawks star Al Secord was part of the Cheetahs in 1994, as were future Chicago Wolves players Bobby Nardella, Jeff Rohlicek, Ed Anderson and Tim Breslin. The Cheetahs played at the UIC Pavilion during the 1994 Regular Season, but moved their playoff home games to the Odeum in Villa Park to save money. Co-owner Mike Ryan then moved all Cheetahs home contests to the Odeum in 1995. Cheetahs games home and away in 1994 and their playoff games in 1995 were carried on WAUR (930-AM) Radio with Les Grobstein handling the play-by-play. The franchise folded after their second season as several checks made out by Ryan bounced.

Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are cut for a modern fit and printed with inks that actually blend into the fabrics giving it more character with every wash.

• Athletic Fit
• Premium tri-blend fabric
• Vintage wash
• Printed in New York