A piece of basketball history that never was. This ultra-soft tee celebrates the Louisville Shooters, Kentucky's forgotten franchise in the short-lived Global Basketball Association of 1991-1992. The team captured local imagination during their brief existence, drawing surprisingly strong crowds to their home games at Louisville Gardens before the league's financial troubles brought everything crashing down mid-season.
The vintage-style, distressed logo printing gives this shirt an authentically weathered look – as if it survived from the team's single partial season of play. It's a conversation starter that lets you rep a fascinating "what-if" moment in Kentucky basketball lore.
Printed on premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz, pre-shrunk), this classic unisex fit t-shirt features:
• 100% ring-spun cotton for superior comfort and durability
• Available in sizes S-5XL
• Tear-away label for added comfort
• Wide range of color options
• Direct-to-garment printing for vibrant, long-lasting design
• Logo on front only, blank back
The Louisville Shooters averaged over 2,000 fans per game in their abbreviated run – impressive for a startup league. But like many minor league basketball ventures of the era, the GBA's ambitious national plans crumbled under the weight of travel costs and insufficient capital. The league suspended operations in February 1992, leaving behind only memories and rare pieces of merchandise like this tribute to Kentucky's brief flirtation with minor league hoops.