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Vintage 1989 A Giant Earthquake The Series That Shook The Bay T-Shirt, Large

Vintage 1989 A Giant Earthquake The Series That Shook The Bay T-Shirt, Large

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Condition: Excellent vintage condition with gentle age-related wear consistent with a genuine 1989 T-shirt. The white cotton has developed a lovely soft, slightly aged tone rather than looking stark new. Print remains remarkably clear and vibrant. No major flaws visible in the supplied photographs.

Size: Large

Chest Measurement (Pit to Pit): 22 inches

A genuinely special piece of late-1980s American history.

This authentic vintage T-shirt commemorates Game 3 of the 1989 World Series, famously interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17, 1989. The wonderfully period graphic reads “A Giant Earthquake – The Series That Shook The Bay”, with a stadium illustration and the exact date and time — October 17, 1989, 5:04 P.M., 7.1 Richter Scale.

The wording is a clever play on the San Francisco Giants and the extraordinary events surrounding the Bay Area World Series.

Made in the USA on a vintage Fruit of the Loom 100% cotton blank and finished with single-stitch construction, this is a fantastic surviving piece from 1989. The graphic has that unmistakable late-80s look, including fluorescent accents and beautifully detailed stadium artwork.

Beyond being a great vintage sports tee, this is a genuine piece of American cultural and sporting history documenting one of the most extraordinary World Series ever played.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Authentic 1989 vintage American T-shirt
  • Made in USA Fruit of the Loom label
  • Desirable single-stitch construction
  • Incredible earthquake/World Series crossover graphic
  • Exact October 17, 1989 event date printed on the shirt
  • Beautifully preserved late-80s graphic and typography

Please Note: This is a pre-owned vintage garment that has lived a previous life, so minor signs of age and wear may be present and form part of its individual character.

Brand: Fruit of the Loom

This listing is for one pre-owned vintage garment. References to teams, events or other trademarks are descriptive only and do not imply current affiliation or endorsement.

We ship from Queensland, Australia — carefully packed with tracking on every shipment.

Brand: Fruit of The Loom

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