This shirt screams Asbury Park, late 1980s. Forget the fancy resorts and the clean-cut vision; this is the reality of the boardwalk when Henry Vaccaro Sr. and his partners were knee-deep in redevelopment battles, trying to bring life back to the waterfront. Amidst the chaos of failed development and economic downturn, his son, Henry Jr., operated Sandy's Arcade.

This place was on the front lines. Located just north of the Casino, it was a sanctuary of pinball wizards and Skee-Ball hustlers in a rapidly decaying waterfront district. Sandy’s outlasted the Palace, keeping the boardwalk noise alive for a few more years until it finally closed its doors in the early 1990s. It wasn't always pretty, but it was authentic Jersey. This isn't just a shirt; it's a memento from the most desperate, important time in Asbury Park's path to revitalization—a true testament to the struggle.

You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of 100% ring-spun cotton and is soft and comfy. The double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite!

• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala

Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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