Step back in time and celebrate a cherished piece of women's basketball history with our Richmond Rage 1996-1997 T-shirt. This vintage-inspired tee pays homage to the short-lived but groundbreaking team that brought professional women's basketball to Virginia fans during the exciting early days of women's professional basketball in America.
The Richmond Rage quickly gained popularity as an original franchise in the American Basketball League (ABL), one of the first women's professional basketball leagues in the United States. Playing their home games at the Richmond Coliseum, they attracted enthusiastic crowds and featured elite talent from the collegiate ranks. Despite strong initial support and competitive play, the team's time in Richmond was brief. Financial challenges and competition from the newly formed WNBA led to the franchise relocating to Philadelphia after just one season in Virginia, before the entire ABL folded in 1998.
Our shirt features the iconic Richmond Rage 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 women's basketball heritage and start conversations about this pioneering team that, though short-lived in Richmond, represents an important chapter in the development of professional women's sports in America during the 1990s.