Johnstown Blue Birds T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight)

The Johnstown Blue Birds were the first in a long line of historic hockey teams from Johnstown, PA. However, the Blue Birds' had a very short existence. They played at the Shaffer Ice Palace and were sponsored by the Shaffer Ice Company, which provided ice to the city prior to modern refrigeration. With his Baltimore Orioles (EHL) franchise struggling, Bill Hines moved the team to Johnstown for the 1941-42 season to become the Blue Birds. The Blue Birds had almost immediate financial difficulties, however. After only 14 games, Hines couldn't foot the bill for the Blue Birds. A local resident, Harry Crichton, saved the team and kept them a float the rest of the season. They would finish in a three-way tie for first place. As war broke out, the Ice Palace was converted to manufacturing plant and the Blue Birds were no more.

This would make a unique gift for the hockey fan in your life or a neat find for yourself of a vintage hockey team from Pennsylvania.

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About the shirt from the manufacturer: This T-shirt is perfect for that tailored look. Throw it on under a sweater or sweatshirt, or wear it by itself with a pair of jeans or khakis.

• Brand: Bella + Canvas | Product ID: 3001
• 100% combed ring spun cotton (heather gray color is 90% cotton/10% polyester - note other heather colors are 52% cotton 48% poly) | Fabric Weight: 4.2 oz (lightweight)
• Durable double-stitched bottom hem and stretchable cotton collar for lasting comfort
• Reinforced shoulder construction maintains shape after repeated washings
• Imported, processed and printed in the U.S.A.