Vintage Nike Limited Re Issue First Nike Apparel T-Shirt Steve Pre Prefontaine L

Description: The Men’s 1972 U.S Olympic Trials for track and field were held from June 29 to July 9 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Could this be the perfect opportunity for a sportswear company headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon to showcase their new wares? Nike was originally founded in 1964 as “Blue Ribbon Sports” by Bill Bowerman, a track-and-field coach at the University of Oregon, and his former student Phil Knight. The two showcased the newly launched Nike brand shoe at the trials in 1972, and this relic is the first-ever piece of Nike apparel described as such by Geoff Hollister, one of Nike’s first employees: “Nike’s first piece of apparel. Made up for the Olympic Trials in ’72. Back then it was against the A.A.U rules, the A.A.U. was the governing body at the time, it was against the rule for any athlete to go on the field with a branded logo across your chest. If you had a bag with a brand on it you had to tape it up. If you had the name of the brand on the back of the shoe on the heel tab, you had to tape it up. That’s how strict they were. So, we had just launched that year and nobody knew when you read this, it seemed like the way the ‘n’ was scripted that it read ‘Mike’ so nobody knew what this meant. We were, in the meantime putting athletes’ names, hotpressing them on the back of the shirt. And Phil and Penny Knight, Jim and Gloria Gorman, my wife and I, you know, we were all laboring over the hotpress machine, 80 degrees out, a ceiling fan, no air conditioning, and again, the athletes were just backed up the parking meters to get in to get their own screened shirt on the back. But we had all these athletes out on the field with ‘Mike’ on their chests and the A.A.U. federation officials had no idea that this was a new brand that had been launched.” This vintage Nike Limited Re Issue First Nike Apparel T-Shirt is a must-have for any sneaker enthusiast. Featuring a solid pattern with short sleeves and a crew neckline, this shirt is perfect for any season. The shirt is a size L and comes in a beautiful green color. The vintage shirt is a regular fit and is perfect for men who want to add a classic piece to their wardrobe. The shirt has a graphic print that features the 1972 Olympic Trials and Steve Prefontaine, making it a great addition to any vintage collection. The shirt is not only stylish but also has a rich history behind it. Made in the United States, this shirt is a true piece of Americana. Whether you are looking to add to your vintage collection or just want to sport a classic look, this Nike shirt is a perfect choice.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Costa Mesa, California

End Time: 2025-01-25T21:37:03.000Z

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