ABA and Headgear, Inc. introduce exclusive Legends merchandise
Published on October 22, 2004 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Indianapolis, IN. The ABA and Headgear, Inc., the Official Apparel Company of the professional basketball league, today announced the introduction of its exclusive ABA Legends line including ABA All Star Jerseys and Image T-Shirts. The ABA played from 1967-1976 and featured an up tempo style of basketball that attracted a whole new generation of loyal fans. According to Jeff Kirschbaum, Headgear Vice President of Sales, "This new line was designed to highlight the heritage of that ABA with legends such as Julius Erving, Rick Barry, George Gervin, Earl Monroe, Connie Hawkins, Spencer Haywood, Freddie Lewis and Marvin Barnes." He added, "These high quality jerseys and t-shirts are designed to focus attention on the players who pioneered basketball and the league as we know it today."
The All Star Jersey will retail for $80.00 and the Image T-shirts will retail for $30.00 and will be available in many fine retailers across the country such as Sports Fanatic, Downtown Lockerroom and Total Sports. The Legends merchandise can also be ordered on the ABA website - www.abalive.com.
Joe Newman, ABA Co-founder, stated, "The new ABA, which begins its 2004-2005 season in November, has many of the same goals as its ABA forefathers. Play an exciting brand of basketball with high energy games that create an electric atmosphere for fans of all ages. We are proud to have Headgear as the exclusive provider of officially licensed apparal for the ABA that can be purchased on either the ABA website or Headgear website - www.headgearsportswear.com. The ABA Legends line will be expanded with hats, sweatshirts, headbands, shorts, and replica jerseys in the near future."
Order now. These will make great Christmas gifts. For more information, visit www.abalive.com or www.headgearsportswear.com.
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