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Museum-Quality Vintage 1950s / 1960s Champion Knitwear Co. Polo Shirt
**University of Chattanooga Athletic Department \"Coaching Staff\" Issued**
**Made in Rochester, NY** | **100% Heavy Combed Cotton** | **Size:** Vintage LargeSelling the holy grail of American collegiate sportswear history. This is an authentic, team-issued coaching staff collared shirt from the University of Chattanooga, dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960s. This piece features the iconic, highly coveted vintage **\"Champion Knitwear Co., Inc. Rochester, NY\"** neck tag with red lettering. Champion officially dropped \"Knitwear Co.\" from its name in 1967, proving this artifact is a pre-1967 production run. Furthermore, the shirt dates to the historic era before the school merged into the University of Tennessee system in 1969.Key Features & Archival Details:
* **True Pre-1967 Vintage:** Features the iconic red-on-white script Rochester, NY neck tag.
* **Athletic Department Issued:** Features stark, flawless \"Coaching Staff\" gold embroidered lettering on a deep navy blue canvas.
* **Premium Mid-Century Build:** Made from 100% heavy, premium combed cotton—built to an entirely different structural standard than modern reproductions or synthetic blends.
* **Flawless Embroidery:** Tight, vibrant gold chain-stitching or dense embroidery typical of mid-century team issue gear.Condition Notes:
This shirt is in exceptional vintage condition, has never been worn, and comes with original packaging. The fabric retains its deep navy blue tone, the collar is crisp, and the embroidery remains perfectly intact without fraying. Safely stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment. Free of major holes, tears, or major structural wear.Flat Lay Measurements:
* **Pit-to-Pit:** [17.5 inches]
* **Top to Bottom (Back Collar to Hem):** [30 inches]Shipping & Handling:
* This rare piece will be packed with absolute care in a secure, rigid box to preserve its structural integrity during transit. An incredible addition for serious vintage Champion collectors, sports historians, or University of Chattanooga alumni!
