Overview
A classic 'paper-thin' 50/50 blend collegiate tee commemorating the 1981 Florida Gators Homecoming game against Ole Miss.
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Overview
A classic 'paper-thin' 50/50 blend collegiate tee commemorating the 1981 Florida Gators Homecoming game against Ole Miss.
Story
October 17, 1981, was a day of absolute dominance in Gainesville as the Gators crushed the Ole Miss Rebels 49-3. This shirt was born from a specific moment in Florida football history when Coach Charley Pell was desperately trying to instill a 'culture of…
Maker / Origin
While the specific printer isn't identified, these shirts were typically produced by local Gainesville institutions like 'The Florida Bookstore' or 'Orange & Blue Textiles.'
Condition & Value
The shirt appears to be in excellent vintage condition with minimal staining and a well-preserved graphic. The slight fading of the light blue fabric is consistent with age and actually enhances the 'vintage' aesthetic. Excellent condition for a 40-plus-year-old garment commands a premium.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375