Defunct Cards
Description: Tweeter. For times like these. Who can forget the defunct Boston Stereo store that existed 25 years before Twitter? Great gift for Boston folks and audiophiles.
Tweeter. For times like these. Boston Stereo store Card
by GeekGiftGallery
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Description: The St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company (reporting mark SSW), known by its nickname of "The Cotton Belt Route" or simply "Cotton Belt", is a former Class I railroad that operated between St. Louis, Missouri, and various points in the U.S. states of Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas from 1891 to 1980, when the system added the Rock Island's Golden State Route and operations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company "The Cotton Belt Route" Card
by Railway Tees For All
$5.00 $6.00
Description: The Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway was a railroad in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Wheeling, West Virginia, areas. Originally built as the Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway, a Pittsburgh extension of George J. Gould's Wabash Railroad, the venture entered receivership in 1908 and the line was cut loose.
Vintage Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway Card
by Railway Tees For All
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Description: The Cincinnati Stingers were an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979 and in the Central Hockey League during the 1979–80 season. Their home arena was Riverfront Coliseum (now known as U.S. Bank Arena), and they were the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.
Description: The Seaboard Air Line Railroad, which styled itself "The Route of Courteous Service," was an American railroad which existed from April 14, 1900, until July 1, 1967, when it merged with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, its longtime rival, to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad.
Vintage Seaboard Air Line Railroad Card
by Railway Tees For All
$5.00 $6.00
Description: The Los Angeles Strings were a team tennis franchise in World Team Tennis from 1973 to 1978. The Strings played their home matches at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1974, before moving to The Forum in Inglewood, California for the 1975 season. The Strings featured Chris Evert as a player and Ilie Năstase as the coach on their 1978 WTT championship team. A second version of the LA Strings played in the TeamTennis/World TeamTennis from 1981 to 1993.
Description: The New York, Ontario and Western Railway, more commonly known as the O&W or NYO&W, was a regional railroad with origins in 1868, lasting until March 29, 1957, after which it was ordered liquidated by a US bankruptcy judge. It was the first notable U.S. railroad with its mainline entirely abandoned.
Vintage New York, Ontario and Western Railway Card
by Railway Tees For All
$5.00 $6.00
Description: Celebrate the legendary Ryan's Tavern of Auburn, Alabama, with this hand-drawn design inspired by an old matchbook case. Known for all-you-can-eat wings on Wednesdays and the famous Party Goose Punch, Ryan's was a beloved hangout for locals and students. Remember Lima Bean at the door, Amber and Preston waiting tables, and J.T. running the joint. Relive the nostalgia and football Saturdays with this unique piece of history. Perfect for anyone who cherishes the memories of Auburn's favorite "eatery and drinkery."
Description: This design is a hand-drawn recreation of vintage matchbook art from the defunct Chick-N-Box restaurant, once a beloved local spot on Holcombe Avenue at The Loop in Mobile, Alabama. Featuring a charming rooster pointing towards the words "See the Fabulous Room," it captures the spirit of the restaurant's cocktail lounge, which was known for its lively atmosphere, live music, and social gatherings. Chick-N-Box replaced the Tiki Supper Club, carrying forward the location’s tradition of great food and entertainment. This nostalgic piece celebrates a piece of Mobile's history, perfect for those who fondly remember the fun times and iconic spots of the past.
Description: This vintage-inspired design showcases Food World's iconic globe mascot from the 1970s! The cheerful mascot proudly holds up the Food World logo sign while pointing to it, perfectly capturing the essence of this once-beloved grocery chain. This hand-drawn recreation adds a touch of artistry to its retro charm. Perfect for retro enthusiasts and fans of Food World, this tee brings a piece of history to your wardrobe. Show your love for the defunct Food World with this charming design!
Description: Awesome blast from the past with this throwback USFL football helmet. If you remember this great league, you know how fun it was!
Oakland Invaders Helmet Retro Logo Throwback Defunct Football 80’s Card
by OldSkool
$5.00 $6.00
Held Brau - Vintage Look - German Beer Fan Card
by CultOfRomance
$5.00 $6.00
Description: Vintage Quebec Nordiques logo tee celebrating one of hockey's most beloved defunct franchises. The Nordiques represented French Canada from 1979 to 1995 before relocating to become the Colorado Avalanche — their fleur-de-lis logo and baby blue colors remain iconic among hockey nostalgists and fans of the original WHA.
Falcon Records -- Vintage Defunct Record Label Card
by CultOfRomance
$5.00 $6.00
Description: The Indianapolis Racers were a major league hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in four full seasons before folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena. They are often best known for being the first major league team to secure the services of Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier.
Red Bird Records --- Vintage Defunct Record Label Card
by CultOfRomance
$5.00 $6.00
Description: The Syracuse Nationals were an early American Basketball team that began playing in the National Basketball League in 1947. The Nationals were one of seven NBL teams that were absorbed by the Basketball Association of America to form the NBA in 1949. In 1963 the team relocated to Philadelphia and changed their name.
Defunct Syracuse Nationals NBL Basketball 1948 Card
by Localzonly
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Description: The Newark Bears were an American Minor League Baseball team that played in the top-level International League from 1917 through the 1949 season, with the exception of the 1920 campaign and part of 1925. The Bears succeeded the Newark Indians, originally the Sailors, who played in the same circuit (known as the Eastern League prior to 1912) from 1902. During the Bears' lifetime, the International League was graded one step below the Major League Baseball level, Class AA through 1945 and Triple-A starting in 1946. The franchise played its home games at Ruppert Stadium in what is now known as the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey; the stadium was demolished in 1967.
Description: Desilu Productions was an American production company founded and co-owned by husband and wife Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. The company is best known for shows such as I Love Lucy, Star Trek, and The Untouchables. Until 1962, Desilu was the second-largest independent television production company in the U.S., behind MCA's Revue Studios, until MCA bought Universal Pictures and Desilu became and remained the number-one independent production company, until being sold in 1967.
Desilu Productions - Defunct TV Production Company Card
by Sun77
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