Own A Piece of Football's Long-Lost Lumberjack Lore
For the ultimate collectors of obscure sports nostalgia, this vintage Tonawanda Kardex Lumbermen t-shirt is an ultra-rare piece of football apparel you won't find anywhere else. It features the iconic logo from the Lumbermen's fleeting stint as a pro franchise in the 1920s.
The Tonawanda Kardex Lumbermen were an independent pro football team based in the small town of Tonawanda, New York in the early days of the sport. In 1923, they joined the New York Pro Football League, one of the regional outfits that preceded the modern NFL.
Led by bruising players like fullback Jack Rudolph and lineman Ellery Cogan, the burly Lumbermen lived up to their name with a rough, physical style of play. Their blue-collar games attracted solid crowds of western New York football fans.
The Lumbermen enjoyed some success in the NY Pro circuit, even defeating the famed Buffalo All-Americans in 1924 before financial issues forced them to fold after just a few seasons.Their distinct logo of a lumberjack made them cult favorites before disappearing into obscurity.
Though just a long-forgotten footnote in pro football's origins, the Lumbermen's workmanlike spirit and one-of-a-kind name made them unlikely icons of the sport's formative years in small-town America. This vintage tee keeps their strange legacy alive.
Made from a premium cotton blend, this retro Lumbermen shirt comes in classic green, black and yellow, or other color options to suit your style. It's available in men's and women's sizes from S to 5XL with a distressed print for an authentic vintage look and feel.
Whether you're a hardcore collector of the most obscure football relics or just appreciate awesomely niche throwback designs, this Tonawanda Kardex Lumbermen Retro Nostalgic T-Shirt deserves a spot in your collection. Don't let this lumberjack lore be forgotten!