Long before the Bills roared into Buffalo, Western New York had its own pro football squad: the Tonawanda Kardex — one of the original teams in the very first season of what would become the NFL. Playing out of Tonawanda, NY (just north of Buffalo), the Kardex were nicknamed the “Lumbermen” thanks to the area's booming lumber industry and the tough, mill-working players who suited up. They only lasted one official NFL game in 1921 (a 7-6 loss to the Rochester Jeffersons), but their place in pro football history is secure as one of the league's 14 charter members — a true footnote of grit from the days when the game was raw, regional, and played by hardworking locals on Sunday afternoons. This cozy, retro hoodie faithfully recreates the classic Lumbermen aesthetic: the proud, charging buffalo head peering over the old-timey ticket-frame label, the bold navy “TONAWANDA NY” and “KARDEX” lettering, and the understated “LUMBERMEN” tag — all distressed just enough to feel like a faded program or worker's patch from the 1920s. Soft fleece interior, drawstring hood, front pouch pocket, and ribbed cuffs/hem make it perfect for chilly fall tailgates or everyday wear. Perfect for:
Western New York football history buffs who love the deep cuts of NFL origins
Buffalo-area natives who appreciate the pre-Bills era when Tonawanda had its own pro team
Vintage sports collectors who know some teams didn't just play — they helped birth a league
Warm, comfortable, and steeped in pure early-20th-century Northeast gridiron nostalgia, this hoodie lets you rep one of the rarest and most obscure teams in NFL history with quiet pride. Because some lumbermen didn't just cut timber — they cut through opponents and left a mark on the game's foundation.
Product features
- 50/50 cotton–poly blend (8.0 oz) for cozy warmth and shape retention
- Seamless tubular knit for a cleaner, more attractive fit
- Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord
- Spacious kangaroo pouch pocket for hand warmth and storage
- Print options include DTF sleeve/wrist and DTG front; embroidery available
Care instructions
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
Long before the Bills roared into Buffalo, Western New York had its own pro football squad: the Tonawanda Kardex — one of the original teams in the very first season of what would become the NFL. Playing out of Tonawanda, NY (just north of Buffalo), the Kardex were nicknamed the “Lumbermen” thanks to the area's booming lumber industry and the tough, mill-working players who suited up. They only lasted one official NFL game in 1921 (a 7-6 loss to the Rochester Jeffersons), but their place in pro football history is secure as one of the league's 14 charter members — a true footnote of grit from the days when the game was raw, regional, and played by hardworking locals on Sunday afternoons. This cozy, retro hoodie faithfully recreates the classic Lumbermen aesthetic: the proud, charging buffalo head peering over the old-timey ticket-frame label, the bold navy “TONAWANDA NY” and “KARDEX” lettering, and the understated “LUMBERMEN” tag — all distressed just enough to feel like a faded program or worker's patch from the 1920s. Soft fleece interior, drawstring hood, front pouch pocket, and ribbed cuffs/hem make it perfect for chilly fall tailgates or everyday wear. Perfect for:
Western New York football history buffs who love the deep cuts of NFL origins
Buffalo-area natives who appreciate the pre-Bills era when Tonawanda had its own pro team
Vintage sports collectors who know some teams didn't just play — they helped birth a league
Warm, comfortable, and steeped in pure early-20th-century Northeast gridiron nostalgia, this hoodie lets you rep one of the rarest and most obscure teams in NFL history with quiet pride. Because some lumbermen didn't just cut timber — they cut through opponents and left a mark on the game's foundation.
Product features
- 50/50 cotton–poly blend (8.0 oz) for cozy warmth and shape retention
- Seamless tubular knit for a cleaner, more attractive fit
- Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord
- Spacious kangaroo pouch pocket for hand warmth and storage
- Print options include DTF sleeve/wrist and DTG front; embroidery available
Care instructions
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
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