Saddle Up for Oregon's Iconic Cowboy Baseball Franchise!
This vintage-inspired tee celebrates the legendary Pendleton Buckaroos, the barnstorming semi-pro baseball team that brought the spirit of the Old West to diamonds across the Pacific Northwest in the early 20th century. Though their tenure was relatively brief, the Buckaroos became regional folk heroes.
The Buckaroos formed in the small Eastern Oregon town of Pendleton in 1913, started by a group of local ranch hands, cowhands and rodeo stars seeking an athletic outlet during the offseason. Playing their home games at the modest Pendleton Round-Up Grounds, the talented underdog squad quickly cultivated a devoted following among working-class crowds hungry for affordable entertainment.
Known for their iconic purple and green uniforms inspired by Pendleton's famous wool mills and blankets, the Buckaroos pioneered a flamboyant brand of "Cowboy Baseball." Between dazzling plays, players would spontaneously bust out celebratory rodeo routines – lassoing, bronco-riding acts and even bullwhip demonstrations between innings.
More than just an athletic sideshow, the Pendleton Buckaroos served as valiant ambassadors representing the grit, toughness and showmanship glorified in frontier cowboy culture. Their mere existence connected the fading Old West's heritage with 20th century progressivism.
Though baseball evolved beyond their roots by the 1930s, the Buckaroos' cowboy spirit lives on through this retro tee sporting their vintage purple and green insignia. Made of a sturdy cotton blend, it comes in sizes S-5XL in classic colors like purple, hunter green, navy and white. Whether you're an Oregon history buff or simply dig that vintage Americana vibe, this iconic Pendleton Buckaroos throwback is a timeless treasure! Grab yours today and channel the soul of the real Cowboys of the Northwest.