Relive a unique chapter of Ohio sports history with our Cleveland Stepien's Competitors T-shirt, celebrating their 1979-82 run in professional softball. The Competitors, owned by controversial Cleveland sports figure Ted Stepien, brought professional fastpitch softball to Cleveland Stadium, competing in the American Professional Slow Pitch Softball League (APSPL). The team gained notoriety both for their high-level play and their colorful owner, drawing curious crowds to watch this innovative sports venture. Despite Stepien's promotional flair and initial fan interest, the team, along with the entire professional softball league, folded in 1982 as the professional softball experiment proved unsustainable.
This premium quality shirt lets you own a piece of softball history while enjoying modern comfort:
Product Features:
• Premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz)
• 100% preshrunk cotton for reliable fit
• Classic unisex cut suitable for all body types
• Tear-away label for maximum comfort
• Front-only team logo print
• Direct-to-garment printing for vibrant, long-lasting design
Size & Fit:
• Available in S-5XL
• Standard fit - not too loose, not too tight
• True to size sizing
Choose from our range of classic colors to make this piece of sports history your own. Whether you're a softball historian, Cleveland sports enthusiast, or collector of rare team merchandise, this shirt captures a fascinating experiment in professional softball during an era when new sports leagues were testing the market.