Philadelphia Bell Vintage Logo Shirt - Retro Defunct Football Shirt

The Philadelphia Bell were one of the World Football League's marquee franchises and one of only two teams to keep the same ownership across both WFL seasons. Playing at JFK Stadium in 1974 and 1975, the Bell made a massive splash on opening night when over 55,000 fans packed the stands to watch them defeat the Portland Storm 33-8 in the WFL's very first game. The Bell were one of the league's most competitive teams, making the playoffs in 1974 and signing major NFL talent including All-Pro tight end Ted Kwalick from the San Francisco 49ers. The franchise was owned by John B. Kelly Jr. and operated on stronger financial footing than most of their WFL counterparts — a rarity in a league plagued by missed payrolls and franchise collapses. The Bell's early attendance numbers made national headlines, though the revelation that many tickets had been heavily discounted became part of the WFL's credibility crisis. Despite the league's struggles, the Bell kept playing competitive football until the WFL folded midway through the 1975 season. For WFL historians and Philadelphia football fans, this distressed vintage logo tee celebrates the City of Brotherly Love's forgotten professional football franchise. Celebrate Pennsylvania football heritage with this retro, vintage-styled shirt.

• Pre-Shrunk, Sized to Fit
• 4.2oz, Soft and Light, Great Feeling Quality Tees.
  
• DTG Printing For Long-Lasting, Quality Look and Feel

Shirts are made to order in the United States and there is a short production time of 3-5 work days before shipping first class. This may be longer during holiday seasons.

Shirts are sized to fit and pre-shrunk, available in XS to 3XL. We recommend getting your normal t-shirt size. We carry sizes S-3XL and size measurements can be found in the FAQ.

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