Memphis Tams Fan Shop

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Memphis Tams — ABA Throwback Jerseys, T-Shirts & Hats

Authentic Memphis Tams Throwbacks. ABA 1972–1974. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

Royal Retros' Memphis Tams collection celebrates one of the most distinctive identities in ABA history — the Memphis Tams (1972–1974), whose name was an acronym for Tennessee/Arkansas/Mississippi and whose uniforms remain a beloved deep-cut ABA throwback. Throwback jerseys, tees, and apparel. Free name & number customization on most jerseys. Sizes S to 5XL.

What You Can Shop

Memphis Tams Jersey — throwback ABA jersey, replica construction with custom name & number option.

Plus tees and other Memphis Tams apparel as the catalog expands.

Why Royal Retros for Memphis Tams Gear

  • Period-correct ABA-era construction.
  • Free name & number customization on most jerseys.
  • Inclusive sizing, S to 5XL.
  • Coverage of one of the ABA's most distinctive cult-favorite franchises.

Quick Buying FAQ

Sizing? True to size; size charts on each product page.

Customization? Free name & number on most jerseys. Custom items final sale.

Materials? Twill, mesh, and replica polyester depending on style.

About the Memphis Tams

The Memphis Tams are the middle chapter of the franchise's three-name Memphis ABA run. The Tams arrived in 1972 when new ownership (including Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley) bought the Memphis Pros and rebranded the team. The name TAMS was an acronym for Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi — the three states the franchise hoped would form its regional fanbase. The Tams played two ABA seasons (1972–1974) at the Mid-South Coliseum, struggling on the court but producing one of the league's most distinctive uniform sets and remaining a beloved cult-favorite franchise among ABA collectors. After the 1973–1974 season, the franchise was sold and rebranded again as the Memphis Sounds. The Memphis Tams remain one of pro basketball's most distinctive deep cuts.

For the franchise's other Memphis eras, see the Memphis Pros (the franchise's first Memphis identity) and Memphis Sounds (the franchise's final Memphis identity) collections. The franchise's later Baltimore identity is at Baltimore Hustlers / Claws. For more ABA franchise pages, see the ABA hub.

Memphis Tams at Royal Retros — Authentic ABA Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.