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Authentic Kentucky Colonels Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

The Kentucky Colonels won more games than any other ABA franchise, played in front of the most loyal fanbase in the league, and walked away with a championship banner that still hangs in basketball memory. The Royal Retros Kentucky Colonels collection brings their Louisville glory years back — throwback jerseys, hats, and tees in the unmistakable green-and-orange Colonels palette. Free name and number on most styles. Sizes S–5XL.

What You Can Shop

Kentucky Colonels Jerseys, Hats, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts — ABA-style mesh and twill basketball jerseys, snapback and unstructured Colonels 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 Kentucky Colonels Gear

• Officially licensed ABA throwback apparel.
• Free name and number customization on most jerseys.
• Period-correct fonts and colors from the 1967–1976 ABA 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 ABA throwbacks.

How long will my order take?

Stock items ship within a few business days. Custom jerseys typically take 2–3 weeks because each one is sewn to order.

About the Kentucky Colonels

The Colonels were the gold standard of ABA franchises. From 1967 to 1976 they posted the league's best all-time winning percentage and reached the Finals three times, winning the 1975 ABA Championship by sweeping the Indiana Pacers. The roster was an embarrassment of frontcourt riches — Hall of Famers Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore in the same paint, with sharpshooter Louie Dampier (the only player to spend all nine ABA seasons in one uniform) at the point.

Hubie Brown coached the championship team to a Coach of the Year nod, and owners John Y. Brown Jr. (later the KFC magnate and governor of Kentucky) and his then-wife Ellie Brown ran the operation with a flair the league couldn't match. Louisville's Freedom Hall regularly drew bigger crowds than half the NBA. When the ABA-NBA merger came in 1976, the Colonels were one of the four teams left out — reportedly because Brown took a $3 million buyout instead of paying the merger fee. The franchise dissolved overnight, but its legacy as the best team the NBA never absorbed has only grown.

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