Step back in time and celebrate a cherished piece of baseball history with our Rhode Island Tiger Sharks 1996 Baseball T-shirt. This vintage-inspired tee pays homage to the short-lived but memorable team that brought professional baseball excitement to Rhode Island fans during their brief but impactful season.
The Rhode Island Tiger Sharks quickly gained popularity as an independent Northeast League expansion team, bringing professional baseball to the Ocean State with games at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. Despite generating initial fan interest and enthusiasm, the team's existence was remarkably brief, lasting just a single season. Financial challenges, competitive pressures from established minor league teams in the region, and difficulties in building a sustainable fan base led to the franchise folding after the 1996 season.
Our shirt features the iconic Rhode Island Tiger Sharks logo with an authentically distressed, cracked finish that gives it that perfect vintage feel – as if you've treasured it since the team's playing days. The design appears on the front only, with a clean, blank back.
Product Details:
- Printed on premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton)
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Available in sizes S-5XL
- Variety of popular colors to choose from
- Classic unisex fit provides a comfortable, relaxed style
- Produced using the latest direct-to-garment printing technology
- Exceptional durability and detail that won't fade or crack with proper care
Wear a piece of Rhode Island's baseball heritage and start conversations about this fascinating footnote in the state's sporting history – a team that, though brief in existence, represents an interesting chapter in independent baseball's expansion during the mid-1990s.