Celebrate a unique chapter in Kansas basketball history with our exclusive Topeka Sizzlers Kansas Basketball 1986-1990 T-shirt!
This premium collectible tee features the iconic Topeka Sizzlers logo with a distinctive distressed, cracked, vintage finish that gives it authentic character and nostalgic appeal. Printed on a high-quality Gildan 5000 blank, this shirt delivers exceptional comfort and durability.
Originally embraced by passionate fans during the team's dynamic run in the Continental Basketball Association, this shirt quickly gained popularity as the Sizzlers established themselves as pioneers of professional basketball in the Kansas capital. The remarkable era captured on this shirt represents a historic period for the city, as the Sizzlers became Topeka's first professional sports team in a quarter century when they arrived from Kansas City in the fall of 1986, initially playing at Lee Arena on the campus of Washburn University before moving to the brand new Kansas Expocentre. The team enjoyed considerable success in their early seasons, with forward Joe Binion being named the 1986–87 CBA Most Valuable Player, Ron Rowan earning CBA Rookie of the Year honors, and the Sizzlers setting a league attendance record with 8,917 fans at their first game in the newly completed Landon Arena in March 1987.
Now a genuine collector's item following the team's relocation to Yakima, Washington in 1990, this shirt commemorates an exciting chapter in basketball history featuring a team that showcased notable talent including three veterans of the University of Kansas' 1986 Final Four team: Cedric Hunter, Ron Kellogg and Calvin Thompson, with Thompson later returning to resurrect the Sizzlers name years later as a coach of a new semi-pro team.
Features:
- Premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk)
- Classic unisex fit perfect for all fans
- Available in sizes S-5XL
- Multiple color options to match your style
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Printed using cutting-edge direct-to-garment technology for vibrant, long-lasting quality
Don't miss your chance to own this piece of Kansas basketball history – quantities are limited!