Champy Pins and Buttons
Description: After the war, Charles ‘Champ’ Carpenter opened Champ’s Bait & Tackle in Colchester, Vermont, right off of Lake Champlain. Champ got his nickname after winning countless fishing derby’s and competitions, something he always attributed to his homemade lures and bait blends. By the late ’60s, Champ decided to play up sharing a name with the mythical creature said to inhabit Lake Champlain and added a drawing of Champ (or Champy) to his signage and packaging and the rest, as they say, is history. Wait, there’s a lake monster named Champ? Yes, yes there is. Since the late 1800s, there have been over 300 reported sightings of Champ, the mythical creature said to inhabit Lake Champlain. Champ’s folklore can be traced back to Iroquois legends.
Description: Celebrate the Lake City with this vintage Plattsburgh, New York design, honoring the city's 1785 incorporation. Whether you're walking the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, exploring the historic Battle of Plattsburgh sites, or hunting for Champy on Lake Champlain, this tee captures the true North Country spirit. A perfect souvenir gift for Cardinals alumni, 518 locals, and Adirondack adventurers. Ideal for Senior 2026 milestones and summer days at Plattsburgh City Beach, this design blends retro varsity style with the timeless heritage of the Clinton County shoreline.
