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The Columbus Aviators Collection — Royal Retros Columbus Aviators Fan Shop

Authentic Columbus Aviators Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

The Columbus Aviators were one of the Continental Football League's 1960s minor-pro entries — a Central Ohio franchise that gave Columbus pro football decades before the Crew SC arrived. The Royal Retros Aviators collection brings them back with throwback jerseys, hats, and tees in the period-correct minor-league football palette. Free name and number on most styles. Sizes S–5XL.

What You Can Shop

Columbus Aviators Jerseys, Hats, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts — minor-league style mesh and twill football jerseys, snapback and unstructured Aviators caps, soft cotton tees, and pullover hoodies. Free name and number customization on most jerseys. Sizes S–5XL.

Why Royal Retros Is the Home of Columbus Aviators Gear

• Officially licensed minor-league football throwback apparel.
• Free name and number customization on most jerseys.
• Period-correct script and palette from the late-1960s Continental Football League era.
• Sizes S–5XL.

Quick Buying Questions

What sizes are available?

Small through 5XL on most styles.

Can I customize?

Yes — most jerseys include free name and number. Custom items are final sale.

Is this officially licensed?

Yes. Royal Retros holds the licensing required to make minor-league throwbacks.

How long will my order take?

Stock items ship within a few business days. Custom jerseys typically take 2–3 weeks.

About the Columbus Aviators

The Aviators were one of the lesser-known but well-loved Central Ohio entries in the minor-pro football landscape of the late 1960s, taking their name from the Dayton-Columbus aviation industry that anchored the region's economy. The team played in front of devoted local crowds in the era before Ohio State's Buckeyes became a Saturday-only ritual and before Columbus had any major-league pro franchise to call its own.

The Aviators served as a development outpost where former Big Ten standouts and NFL training-camp cuts could keep football careers alive in their home region. The Continental Football League folded by the end of the decade, and Columbus pro football went dormant until later minor-league revivals — but the Aviators remain a beloved cult chapter for Central Ohio sports historians, and a one-of-a-kind throwback for fans of obscure pro football. Royal Retros is proud to carry the Aviators jersey through every era of the franchise's Central Ohio identity.

Columbus Aviators at Royal Retros — Authentic Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.