{"title":"Pittsburgh Pipers","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePittsburgh Pipers — ABA Throwback Jerseys, T-Shirts \u0026amp; Hats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Pittsburgh Pipers Throwbacks. ABA 1967–1970. 1968 ABA Champions. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Retros' Pittsburgh Pipers collection celebrates one of the ABA's founding-era champions — the Pittsburgh Pipers, who won the inaugural 1968 ABA Championship behind Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins, then briefly relocated to Minnesota before returning to Pittsburgh ahead of the franchise's later rebrand as the Condors. Throwback jerseys, T-shirts, and the iconic Pittsburgh Pipers unstructured hat. Free name \u0026amp; number customization on most jerseys. Sizes S to 5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittsburgh Pipers Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — throwback ABA jersey, replica construction with custom name \u0026amp; number option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittsburgh Pipers T-Shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — throwback ABA tee with the classic Pipers wordmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittsburgh Pipers Unstructured Hat\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft-crown throwback dad hat with the Pipers logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Royal Retros for Pittsburgh Pipers Gear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-correct ABA-era construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree name \u0026amp; number customization on most jerseys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusive sizing, S to 5XL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of the 1968 ABA Champions and one of the league's defining founding franchises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Buying FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing?\u003c\/strong\u003e True to size; size charts on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization?\u003c\/strong\u003e Free name \u0026amp; number on most jerseys. Custom items final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials?\u003c\/strong\u003e Twill, mesh, and replica polyester depending on style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Pittsburgh Pipers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pittsburgh Pipers are one of the most important franchises in ABA history. As one of the league's eleven charter franchises in 1967, the Pipers won the inaugural 1968 ABA Championship in their first season behind Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins, who was named both ABA MVP and Finals MVP after being blacklisted from the NBA. The 1967–1968 Pipers remain one of the most celebrated single-season teams in pro basketball's defunct-league history. After the championship season, the franchise relocated to Minnesota for the 1968–1969 season as the Minnesota Pipers, then returned to Pittsburgh as the Pipers for the 1969–1970 season. New ownership rebranded the team as the Pittsburgh Condors for the 1970–1971 season, ending the Pipers identity. The Pipers' championship pedigree and Hawkins' legacy make this one of the most coveted ABA throwback identities. Royal Retros honors the Pipers' founding-era ABA chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the franchise's other identities, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minnesota-pipers\"\u003eMinnesota Pipers\u003c\/a\u003e (1968–1969 era) and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pittsburgh-condors\"\u003ePittsburgh Condors\u003c\/a\u003e (the franchise's 1970–1972 rebrand). For more ABA franchise pages, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aba\"\u003eABA hub\u003c\/a\u003e. For more Pittsburgh sports, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pittsburgh\"\u003ePittsburgh\u003c\/a\u003e regional collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittsburgh Pipers at Royal Retros — Authentic ABA Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. 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