Channel your inner volleyball fan with this nostalgic Orange County Stars California Volleyball t-shirt. Featuring the iconic team logo with a perfectly distressed, cracked, vintage feel that captures the brief but exciting era of this pioneering franchise.
The Orange County Stars made their mark on professional volleyball history during their short-lived run from 1977 to 1978. Based in California during the early days of professional volleyball in America, the Stars helped introduce the fast-paced indoor game to new audiences across Southern California. Playing in various venues throughout Orange County, the team brought together some of the era's top volleyball talent in an attempt to build a professional league in the United States.
Despite generating initial excitement and showcasing high-level volleyball, the Stars' existence was unfortunately short-lived. The challenges of establishing a sustainable professional volleyball league in the late 1970s proved insurmountable, and the team ceased operations in 1978. Though their time was brief, the Orange County Stars represented an important early chapter in the development of professional volleyball in America, helping lay groundwork for future leagues and growth of the sport.
• Printed on premium Gildan 5000
• 5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton
• Convenient tear-away label
• Classic unisex fit
• Front-only logo print (blank back)
• Direct-to-garment printing for exceptional detail and durability
• Available in sizes S-5XL
• Available in many popular colors
Own a piece of California volleyball history that represents a pioneering but fleeting chapter in professional sports. Perfect for volleyball enthusiasts, sports memorabilia collectors, or anyone who appreciates unique sporting heritage from the 1970s.