NOS Deadstock 1950’s Vintage Champion Sportswear “Running Man” “Royal Ambassadors” Single Stitch Tee
Made in the USA
Fits Unisex / Women’s Size: Small
(Tagged Size Medium - 50’s vintage runs smaller)
Color: White
Material: 100% Cotton
Bust: 16.5
Length: 25”
Shoulders: 16” flat
Sleeve: 5.5”
Decade: 1950’s
Brand: Champion Sportswear Running Man
crewneck
slim fit
single stitch short sleeves
single stitch hem
screen print graphic
flat felled interior seams
New Old Stock or Deadstock condition. Never worn or washed but has been sitting in storage for 70+ years. There are several small blue color transfer marks from graphic print. There is some very faint yellowing from age. Hard to see. All shown in photos. Very minor. No rips, holes, tears or dry rot.
MORE INFO:
Authentic New Old Stock (NOS) 1950s Champion single-stitch t-shirts, often featuring the "Running Man" tag, are rare, highly sought-after collector items characterized by lightweight, soft cotton and single-needle stitching on sleeves and hems. They frequently showcase collegiate, athletic, or blank designs from that era.
Key Features: 1950s Champion shirts are identified by the "Running Man" or early "Script" logos. They are made with a single-stitch hem, which refers to a single line of stitching on the sleeves and bottom hem, a method common before double-stitching became standard.
NOS (New Old Stock): These are original, unworn, and true vintage, nor "archive" or "reproduction" items that mimic 1950s styles.
Condition & Rarity: Authentic 1950s items are rare, with collectors often looking for specific athletic, military, or college logos.
