Retro Charlotte 49ers Football Helmet Tee

This retro Charlotte 49ers design resembles a tee from the early 80’s. Was there a Charlotte football team around during that decade? Nope. But who cares? This style is hot! The helmet features a vintage 49ers logo on the side of the helmet, with the word “Charlotte” forming the outline of the helmet. The print is weathered to make it feel like it’s been dug out of Norm’s closet. The tee is tailgate ready as it’s super soft and feels like it’s already broken in.

.: Designed by Frate
.: Weathered logo
.: Canvas+Bella brand tee
.: 100% soft cotton
.: Light fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²))
.: Unisex shirts run slightly smaller

About Big Norm
Meet “Big Norm”, the big man that roamed campus since the school’s transition in 1949 from the Owls. Big Norm takes on the traditional bully stance, walking with his head held high and chest out, ready to take on any competitor. Most schools adopted this style logo in the 1940s, with some still showcasing their bully logos today (like NC State, Oregon, Notre Dame and Wisconsin). The logo was illustrated by Frate when he was bored during being quarantined during the pandemic, and is not affiliated with the Charlotte 49ers.

About Frate
John Iafrate, or as most know him as Frate, is the artist behind Big Norm and the tees you’re viewing in this shop. He currently is the senior creative director for LendingTree and runs this shop as a hobby. He has a huge passion for sports and a little sense of style, so here we are…and we hope you enjoy! Frate is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.