Louisville Catbirds Crewneck Sweatshirt

The Louisville Catbirds, based in Louisville, Kentucky, played in the Continental Basketball Association from 1983 to 1985. The name combined the Kentucky "Cats" and the Louisville "Birds" to appeal to fans of both schools. They opened on December 1, 1983, with a 122-118 win over Toronto.

The roster included Dirk Minniefield, a Kentucky guard who reached the big leagues in 1985, and Tom Payne, the first Black player on Adolph Rupp's Kentucky team. The Catbirds played at Louisville Gardens, then moved to Broadbent Arena, where attendance fell by more than half. The team was sold in 1985 and moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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About this sweatshirt

A thick, durable Gildan crewneck in a cotton and polyester blend that holds up over time.

Size guide: true to size. See our size charts.

• Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 18000
• Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd²), 50% cotton and 50% polyester
• Classic fit with double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband and cuffs
• Tear-away label
• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, do not iron the print, do not dry clean