Shreveport Pirates T-Shirt

Product Details:

• 100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)
• 4.2 oz combed and ring-spun cotton
• Extra soft, lightweight
• Unisex classic fit
• Pre-shrunk, side-seamed
• Printed graphics
• Ships in 3–5 business days

Team: Shreveport Pirates
Years Active: 1994–1995
Home: Independence Stadium — Shreveport, LA

The Shreveport Pirates played two seasons in Canada's major professional football league from 1994 to 1995 at Independence Stadium. The Pirates were created when an Ottawa-based ownership group's bid to relocate that franchise to the U.S. was rejected — and a new American expansion franchise was awarded to Shreveport in its place.

Head coach Forrest Gregg — the Pro Football Hall of Famer and former NFL Packer / Cowboy / Bengals coach — led the Pirates across both seasons. Despite strong local fan support, the Pirates finished last in their division both years, and the franchise was plagued by an infamous ownership dispute (capped by a public incident in which an owner's lawyer was caught trying to flee with a seized car). The Pirates folded after the 1995 season — one of the more chaotic franchises in Historic Canadian Football history. Stars included future Hall of Famers Joe Montford, Elfrid Payton, and Uzooma Okeke.

Vintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.