{"title":"Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks Collection — Royal Retros Skyhawks Fan Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eAuthentic Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. 1991 WLAF Heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Retros carries the deepest Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks throwback collection on the open web — authentic jerseys, tees and mini helmets honoring the Carolinas' one-season World League team. A true collector's deep cut from the WLAF's first year, the Skyhawks played their lone 1991 campaign at Carter-Finley Stadium under NFL legend Roman Gabriel. Period-correct construction, free custom name and number on most jerseys, sizes S–5XL with no big \u0026amp; tall upcharge. If you want Skyhawks gear that respects the history, this is the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Shop in the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaleigh-Durham Skyhawks Jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — Throwback football jerseys in the Skyhawks' early-'90s look. Sublimated custom builds and clean cuts, period-correct numbering and crests. \u003cstrong\u003eFree custom name and number on most styles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaleigh-Durham Skyhawks T-Shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft, vintage-feel cotton tees with the Skyhawks logo and retro wordmark. Sized S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaleigh-Durham Skyhawks Mini Helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Collector display helmets in the classic Skyhawks scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most Skyhawks jerseys can be personalized with your name and number, free on eligible items. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small through 5XL on virtually every product. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Royal Retros Is the Home of Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks Throwback Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe deepest catalog anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Skyhawks gear is nearly impossible to find at retail — a genuine one-season deep cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic, period-correct construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimated fabrics on custom builds, clean cuts, period-correct color blocking and numbering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree customization on most jerseys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add your name and number at no extra cost on eligible items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Small through 5XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e No big \u0026amp; tall upcharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage done right.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage-inspired tribute designs that honor the team and the World League era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Buying Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes do Skyhawks jerseys come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall through 5XL on virtually every jersey style. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I customize my Skyhawks jersey with a name and number?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — most styles offer free custom name and number. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are the jerseys made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight sublimated polyester on custom and remix styles; standard jersey knits on replica cuts. T-shirts are premium soft-blend cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate are the designs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor palette, Skyhawks logo, lettering and crest detail are reproduced to match the team's 1991 WLAF look. Each design is vetted for period accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it ship and what's the return policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard items typically ship within a few business days. Custom items are made to order; custom items are final sale and standard items follow our return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Were the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks were a professional American football team based in the North Carolina Research Triangle that played a single season in the World League of American Football, in 1991. Coached by former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Roman Gabriel, the Skyhawks struggled to an 0–10 record and did not return for the 1992 season — replaced by the Ohio Glory — making their gear one of the rarest in World League history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks Era-by-Era History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1991 — The Only Season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Skyhawks were one of the World League's founding North American franchises, bringing pro football to the Carolinas. Under head coach Roman Gabriel, the team endured a winless 0–10 campaign at Carter-Finley Stadium on the campus of NC State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter 1991.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Skyhawks did not return for the league's second season and were replaced by the Columbus-based Ohio Glory. That short, single-season existence is exactly what makes Skyhawks gear such a prized deep cut today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Venue — Carter-Finley Stadium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Skyhawks played at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, the home of NC State football, bringing World League football to the Research Triangle for one season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Frequently Asked Questions About the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did the Skyhawks exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one season, 1991, in the original World League of American Football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho coached the Skyhawks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Gabriel, the former NFL MVP quarterback, led the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find related Royal Retros collections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Skyhawks connect to the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wlaf\"\u003eWLAF \/ World League collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the team that replaced them — the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/ohio-glory\"\u003eOhio Glory\u003c\/a\u003e — and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/international-football-hq\"\u003eInternational Football HQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorld League Cross-Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wlaf\"\u003eWLAF \/ World League collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full league, 1991 through NFL Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFellow WLAF clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/ohio-glory\"\u003eOhio Glory\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sacramento-surge\"\u003eSacramento Surge\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/orlando-thunder\"\u003eOrlando Thunder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/birmingham-fire\"\u003eBirmingham Fire\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/international-football-hq\"\u003eInternational Football HQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — gridiron heritage from around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 1.15em;\"\u003eRaleigh-Durham Skyhawks at Royal Retros — Authentic World League Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. 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The Skyhawks were one of the league's charter franchises and gave the Research Triangle its first taste of professional football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a difficult inaugural campaign, the franchise was relocated to Columbus, Ohio for 1992 and rebranded as the Ohio Glory. The Skyhawks lasted only one year in North Carolina but remain a unique chapter in the WLAF's first season, when the league put spring football into markets the NFL had not yet reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. 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Based at Carter-Finley Stadium in a region better known for college basketball and NASCAR, the Skyhawks were competing in a market with no pro football tradition and limited infrastructure. They went 3–7 and did not return for the 1992 season. 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