Vintage Showtime Lakers 1947 Shirt
$19.50
Los Angeles Lakers, Straight From Showtime Era
Hand lettered typography, stacked lettering spelling out Los Angeles, a couple of stars tucked next to the word Showtime, the classic L logo sitting front and center. This design pulls from that loose, brush style lettering you’d see on old team merch, the kind that looks like someone painted it by hand instead of running it through a printer. Founded 1947 sits right there too, a nod to how far back this franchise goes before the championships, before the move west, before any of it.
Who This Tee Is For
Lakers fans who care about franchise history tend to want more than just a current roster logo slapped on cotton. This is for people who know Showtime wasn’t just a nickname, it was an era, Magic Johnson running fast breaks, the Forum packed, Los Angeles basketball at its most stylish. Anyone hunting for a vintage Lakers shirt usually wants exactly this feel, something that reads old school without actually being decades worn out.
When to Wear It
Not just game day. This one works walking around Los Angeles, at a bar during a nationally televised game, or layered under a jacket during the regular season grind. Western Conference pride doesn’t need a playoff run to justify wearing it. It’s a shirt for people who claim the team year round, not just when they’re winning.
Why the Retro Look Wins
Modern team gear can feel flat, same fonts, same layout, nothing that separates one fan from another. Hand drawn lettering and a founding year callout give this print texture that a straight logo tee can’t match. A retro Lakers t shirt like this one leans into nostalgia without copying anything word for word off an old program or ticket stub. It’s inspired by that era, built new.
Where HitShirtsUS Comes In
Standard sports fan clothing tends to stick with whatever’s trending that season. Building a print around Showtime and the franchise’s earliest years is a different approach, one that HitShirtsUS leans into when a team has enough history to pull from. Lakers fans searching for a Showtime Lakers shirt won’t find this exact combination of lettering and detail on a typical mass produced tee.
Pick this one up if Lakers history matters as much to you as this season’s standings.
| Fabric Composition | Pure 100% Cotton |
| Available Shades | Black, White, Light Orange, Banana Cream, Dark Grey, Lilac, Raspberry, Tahiti Blue, Heather Grey, Kelly Green, Mint, Royal, Purple, Navy, and many additional options. |
| Print Method | DIGISOFT™ and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing. |
| Available Sizes | Small through 5XL |
| Garment Types | Unisex Tees, Unisex Hoodies, Men's Tank Tops, Women's Tank Tops, Unisex Long Sleeves, Unisex Sweatshirts, Unisex V-Neck Shirts. |
| Fit For | Male, Female. |
| Manufacturer | Hitshirtsus |
| Country of Origin | Made in the United States |
| Delivery | Ships Internationally |
| Custom Orders | Personalization Available |
Size Guide by Weight
Find your size by matching your body weight to the chart for your region below.United States and United Kingdom (lbs)
| Size | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| S | 120 – 140 lbs | 100 – 120 lbs |
| M | 140 – 160 lbs | 120 – 140 lbs |
| L | 160 – 185 lbs | 140 – 165 lbs |
| XL | 185 – 210 lbs | 165 – 190 lbs |
| 2XL | 210 – 235 lbs | 190 – 215 lbs |
| 3XL | 235 – 260 lbs | 215 – 240 lbs |
| 4XL | 260 – 285 lbs | 240 – 265 lbs |
| 5XL | 285 – 310 lbs | 265 – 290 lbs |
Europe (kg)
| Size | Men | Women | EU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 54 – 63 kg | 45 – 54 kg | EU 44–46 |
| M | 63 – 73 kg | 54 – 63 kg | EU 48–50 |
| L | 73 – 84 kg | 63 – 75 kg | EU 52–54 |
| XL | 84 – 95 kg | 75 – 86 kg | EU 56–58 |
| 2XL | 95 – 107 kg | 86 – 98 kg | EU 60–62 |
| 3XL | 107 – 118 kg | 98 – 109 kg | EU 64–66 |
| 4XL | 118 – 129 kg | 109 – 120 kg | EU 68–70 |
| 5XL | 129 – 141 kg | 120 – 132 kg | EU 72–74 |
Asia (kg)
| Size | Men | Women | Asian Brand Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 54 – 63 kg | 45 – 54 kg | Asian L–XL |
| M | 63 – 73 kg | 54 – 63 kg | Asian XL–2XL |
| L | 73 – 84 kg | 63 – 75 kg | Asian 2XL–3XL |
| XL | 84 – 95 kg | 75 – 86 kg | Asian 3XL–4XL |
| 2XL | 95 – 107 kg | 86 – 98 kg | Asian 4XL–5XL |
| 3XL | 107 – 118 kg | 98 – 109 kg | Asian 5XL+ |
| 4XL | 118 – 129 kg | 109 – 120 kg | Asian 5XL+ |
| 5XL | 129 – 141 kg | 120 – 132 kg | Asian 5XL+ |
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