Celebrate the fast-paced legacy of Arizona's professional tennis team with this vintage-inspired Phoenix Racquets t-shirt. Featuring the team's iconic logo with an authentically distressed, cracked finish that captures the nostalgic spirit of the original World Team Tennis era.
The Phoenix Racquets served up excitement as part of World Team Tennis (WTT) from 1975 to 1978, bringing a unique brand of fast-paced, team-oriented tennis to the Valley of the Sun. Playing home matches at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Racquets quickly gained attention by landing tennis legend Billie Jean King as both a player and coach in their inaugural season. The team reached competitive heights in 1976 when they captured the WTT championship, establishing Phoenix as a tennis hotspot during the sport's 1970s boom. Despite this success and King's star power, the Racquets—like many WTT franchises—faced financial challenges as the novelty of team tennis faded and operational costs mounted. When the original WTT folded after the 1978 season due to financial instability, the Racquets' run ended, leaving behind their championship legacy as one of Phoenix's first major professional sports achievements.
Product Specifics:
- Printed on premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton
- 5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton
- Classic unisex fit
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Direct-to-garment printing technology
- Logo printed on front only
- Blank back design
- Available in multiple popular colors
Perfect for tennis history enthusiasts, Phoenix sports collectors, or anyone who appreciates the city's rich sporting heritage before the era of the Suns, Cardinals, and Diamondbacks. Own a piece of championship Arizona sports history today!