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Vtg 50s Champion Wisconsin Bowling Work Shirt ABC League 1953 1954 Red Small
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Brand: Champion "Designed in Wisconsin". Nott the modern Champion athletic wear brand from Rochester, NY. Era: 1950s. You have an exact date on this piece thanks to the sleeve patch: 1953–1954. Size: Tagged "S-A" (Small - Adult). Material: While there's no fabric tag visible, shirts of this era and style are almost always a rayon or gabardine blend. It has that classic, heavy drape. Cut & Style: Men’s/Unisex long-sleeve, button-up front, dual button-flap chest pockets, and a classic 50s loop collar (camp collar). Graphics & Patches: Left Sleeve: Embroidered "ABC League Champion 1953 1954" patch featuring a bald eagle shield. (ABC stands for American Bowling Congress). Back: A large, dark felt patch with white chain-stitch embroidery spelling out "Hartford City Paper Co." and the name "Gail". The History (The "Story") The Local Connection: Hartford City Paper Co. was a real manufacturing mill operating out of Hartford City, Indiana in the early-to-mid 20th century. They primarily produced heavy wrapping and kraft paper. This was likely a sponsored company team shirt for a local industrial bowling league. The ABC Patch: The American Bowling Congress was the premier governing body for bowling in the US during this era. Getting a "League Champion" patch meant "Gail" and the paper company team won their local, sanctioned tournament that season.
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