Serve Up Vintage Minneapolis Tennis Style!
This retro t-shirt celebrates the iconic Minnesota Buckskins, one of the most successful and influential franchises from the original World Team Tennis era of the 1970s. Though their existence was relatively short-lived, the Buckskins made an indelible mark on the sport and local culture.
The Buckskins debuted in 1974 as one of the founding teams in Billie Jean King's new revolutionary co-ed pro tennis league. Playing their home matches at the Minnesota Kicks' soccer stadium, the star-studded squad featured tennis greats like Owen Davidson, Ceci Martinez and Australian superstar Rod Laver as the iconic player-coach.
Donning distinct brown and gold uniforms with a simple interlocking "MB" logo, the Buckskins took Minneapolis by storm with their entertaining team format, on-court antics, and counter-culture flair. Rowdy crowds filled stands hoping to catch a glimpse of the outrageous hairstyles and fashions sported by players.
More than just an elite group of athletes, the Minnesota Buckskins personified the laid-back, anti-establishment spirit of the 1970s. Between sets, players grooved to live music acts and interacted with fans in party-like atmospheres unlike typical country club stuffiness.
While they ceased operations after just four seasons in 1978, the Buckskins' iconic style and irreverent approach to tennis lives on through this vintage tee. Made of a soft cotton blend, it's available in S-5XL sizing in colors like brown, gold, white and green. Whether you're a die-hard tennis fan or simply appreciate funky retro looks, this nostalgic Buckskins shirt is the perfect way to rep Minneapolis' far-out tennis pioneers!