The Denver Rockets Collection — Royal Retros Denver Rockets ABA Fan Shop

Authentic Denver Rockets Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

Welcome to the Royal Retros Denver Rockets shop — your home for officially licensed throwback ABA jerseys, hats, t-shirts, hoodies and pre-Nuggets Denver basketball gear. Before they were the Nuggets, the franchise was the Rockets — a charter ABA team that played seven seasons under that name and produced the most prolific scorer in pro basketball history. Every Rockets piece is built to wear, customizable with free name and number on most jerseys, and offered in true fan sizes Small through 5XL.

What You Can Shop

Denver Rockets Jerseys — Throwback ABA-era basketball jerseys featuring vintage Rockets color schemes and home/road styles. Choose twill-numbered replicas, lightweight builds and full custom orders.

Denver Rockets Hats — Snapbacks, fitted caps, flex-fit, dad hats and trucker styles featuring the Rockets' brand marks.

Denver Rockets T-Shirts — Soft-blend tees with vintage logos and 1960s/1970s ABA graphics. Sizes S–5XL.

Denver Rockets Hoodies & Sweatshirts — Heavyweight pullovers and crewnecks for vintage-basketball collectors and Denver sports fans.

Customization — Free custom name and number on most jerseys. Pick a Rockets favorite — Larry Jones, Spencer Haywood, Ralph Simpson, Byron Beck — or your own. Custom orders are final sale.

Why Royal Retros Is the Home of Denver Rockets Gear

• Officially licensed Denver Rockets ABA throwback apparel.
• Free custom name and number on most jersey styles.
• Sizes Small through 5XL.
• Period-correct twill, stitched numbers and authentic ABA-era detailing.
• Pre-Nuggets coverage — the franchise's 1967–1974 ABA Rockets era.

Quick Buying Questions

What sizes do these jerseys come in?

Small through 5XL.

Can I customize?

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

Are these officially licensed?

Yes. Royal Retros holds proper licensing for the Denver Rockets throwback apparel sold here.

How long does shipping take?

Stock items typically ship within a few business days. Custom-built jerseys take longer — full timelines on each product page.

Are the Rockets the same franchise as the Nuggets?

Yes — the Rockets rebranded as the Denver Nuggets in 1974 (to avoid confusion with the NBA's incoming Houston Rockets) and joined the NBA in the 1976 ABA-NBA merger.

About the Denver Rockets

The Denver Rockets were a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, taking the floor for the league's inaugural 1967–68 season at the Denver Auditorium Arena. Originally founded by Bill Ringsby as a way to promote his trucking company (the team was nicknamed for "Rocket Truck Lines"), the Rockets made the playoffs in their inaugural season and remained a competitive ABA franchise throughout the league's nine-year run.

The Rockets are forever associated with two unforgettable players. Spencer Haywood was signed in 1969 as a 19-year-old after winning Olympic gold in the 1968 Mexico City Games; he averaged 30.0 points and 19.5 rebounds as a rookie, won ABA Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season, and forced the league's hardship-rule lawsuit that eventually opened pro basketball to underclassmen. Larry Jones — a six-foot-two scoring guard — averaged better than 25 points per game in three different seasons. The franchise also made an offer to Sam Jones (the Celtics legend) and Wilt Chamberlain, both of whom passed.

The Rockets rebranded as the Denver Nuggets in 1974 to avoid confusion with the NBA's expansion Houston Rockets, then joined the NBA in the 1976 ABA-NBA merger. The Nuggets continue today, but the seven Rockets seasons remain a foundational chapter in Denver pro basketball history. The Royal Retros Denver Rockets collection celebrates that ABA-era history with apparel for collectors, vintage-basketball fans and Mile High City sports historians.

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