Transport yourself to the exciting era of minor league basketball on Florida's Gulf Coast with our Pensacola Tornados Florida Basketball 1985-1991 T-shirt. This premium commemorative tee celebrates the memorable Continental Basketball Association franchise that brought professional hoops to the Pensacola Municipal Auditorium and later the Pensacola Civic Center, featuring an authentically distressed, cracked logo on the front that captures the vintage feel of this pioneering team that put Pensacola on the professional basketball map.
The Pensacola Tornados whirled into town in 1985 as part of the CBA's southern expansion, initially generating substantial fan interest with their fast-paced style and roster featuring former college stars and NBA hopefuls. Despite early enthusiasm and moments of on-court success including a division title in 1988-89, the team gradually struggled with the economic realities of minor league basketball, ownership changes, and competition from other entertainment options, ultimately suspending operations after the 1990-91 season—making this shirt a treasured collectible for basketball history enthusiasts and Pensacola sports fans who remember when the Tornados brought professional basketball to the Panhandle.
Product Details:
- Printed on premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz)
- 100% preshrunk cotton for lasting fit
- Classic unisex standard fit
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Available in sizes S-5XL to fit every fan
- Multiple popular color options
- Direct-to-garment printing technology for vibrant, long-lasting design