Bite Into New York's Iconic World Team Tennis Heroes!
This vintage-inspired tee celebrates the legendary New York Apples, one of the most successful and influential franchises from the original heyday of World Team Tennis in the 1970s. Though their tenure was relatively brief, the Apples served up plenty of Big Apple flair and unforgettable moments.
The Apples burst onto the scene in 1974 as one of the inaugural teams in Billie Jean King's revolutionary co-ed pro tennis league. Playing their home matches at the iconic Madison Square Garden, the star-studded squad featured tennis icons like John Newcombe, Virginia Wade and crowd-favorite Vitas Gerulaitis.
Donning colorful uniforms of red, white and blue accented with their iconic apple logo, the high-wattage Apples brought electricity and showbiz glitz to the WTT's fan-friendly team format. Their matches combined on-court fireworks with plenty of celebrity spectators and raucous Garden theatrics.
More than just a successful franchise, the New York Apples embodied the trendsetting cool and combustible energy of 1970s Manhattan. Their loud entrances, impromptu dances and edgy personalities reflected the gritty glamour of the city's nightlife and arts scenes at the time.
While they ceased operations after just four seasons in 1978, the Apples' star power and rightful place as NYC's first major pro tennis team lives on through this retro t-shirt featuring their classic logo. Made of a soft cotton blend, it's available in sizes S-5XL in team colors like red, blue, white and yellow. Whether you're a tennis history buff or simply appreciate vintage Gotham style, this nostalgic Apples tee is a must-have piece of New York sporting culture. Don't be a bad apple, grab this juicy throwback today!