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The official armor of the Lithuanian basketball team at the Barcelona 92 Olympic Games were hand-made T-shirts, bleached with the psychedelic hippy technique of the “tie-dye” in English, which had come directly from Californian fashion: not in vain, they had been sent directly to the players by the quintessential band of psychedelic folk, none other than Jerry Garcia’s Grateful … With Bill Walton, Jim Lampley, David Remnick, David Stern. The incredible story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, whose athletes struggled under Soviet rule, became symbols of Lithuania's independence movement, and - with help from the Grateful Dead - triumphed at the Barcelona Olympics. from $29.95. The 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Basketball team wasn’t just a team. Well, it all starts with a history lesson. Almost fell off the roof. I choose to believe that this was the beginning of the Warriors-Grateful Dead relationship that included the Lithuania Olympic basketball jerseys. ... it was the US rock band and basketball fanatics the Grateful Dead who in large part made it possible, cutting the Lithuanians “a pretty big cheque and sending us a box of tie-dye t-shirts in Lithuanian colours”. VTG 1992 Grateful Dead Space Your Face T Shirt Liquid Blue Men's XL Tie Dye 90s. The Vault Grateful Dead 1992 12-11 Backstage Pass Liquid Blue. This is an original vintage 1992 bronze medal celebration shirt made by Liquid Blue. This item can be shipped to United States. Grateful Dead Comix #6 92. Vintage Grateful Dead 1992 Lithuania Basketball Bronze Medal T … Their public relations manager presented the story to the band members and they decided to contribute to Lithuania’s basketball team’s journey to the Olympics. The Lithuanians won the bronze medal and showed up on the podium wearing tie-dyed warm-up outfits complete with skeleton logo. and … In 1992, The Grateful Dead sponsored Lithuania’s national basketball team, a talented but financially strapped squad that went on to win bronze at the Seoul Olympics. If purchased please provide positive feedback if satisfied. There is a small district of Vilnius, Lithuania that has declared itself an independent republic. VTG 1992 Grateful Dead Space Your Face T Shirt Liquid Blue Men's XL Tie Dye 90s. $56.92 + $3.89 shipping + $3.89 shipping + $3.89 shipping. [1] Were they the biggest financial supporter of the Lithuanian team, I don’t know. 1992 Speirs, Greg. The major funds going to the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team and Lithuanian children's charities were donated by Speirs by releasing 100% of his profit to the causes in 1992. Vintage 1992 Lithuania Tie Dye T-Shirt. Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mikey Hart, and Vince Welnick decided to help them out. The shirt also touted the word Lithuania. Light cracking to graphic but shirt is 224572251648 Grateful Dead Team 1996 Lithuania Basketball Shirt … This lessens volume on stage, which is not popular with many Dead Heads. The Good Ol’ Grateful Dead Raglan T-shirt features a skull with red, white, and blue lightning bolts coming out the head, and the … – Source 2. Answer: Grateful Dead was one of the sponsors of the Lithuanian basketball team. The Grateful Dead, meanwhile, is a band that last had its full lineup intact in 1995. GRATEFUL DEAD. In 1992, The Grateful Dead sponsored Lithuania’s national basketball team, a talented but financially strapped squad that went on to win bronze at the Seoul Olympics. Discs have some minor scratches but play fine. As a supporter of public TV, I got a "Free" Lithuania basketball logo'd t-shirt. Various sizes available. VINTAGE 1992 LITHUANIA Bronze Medal Winners Grateful Dead T-Shirt XL Tie Dye - $441.98. In 1991, the Grateful Dead came through in the clutch, and it made for a really awesome story. They also famously funded the Lithuanian basketball team in 1992, who would go on to win the bronze medal and wear Grateful Dead tie-dye shirts on the podium. Grateful Dead. Grateful Dead Merry Christmas 92. 1992 *multiple artists. The seller is “wilven40″ and is located in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland. The Grateful Dead, the Olympics and Lithuania are three things that shared no correlation until 1992. Case is intact and unbroken with minimal scratches especially on the back cover. XL, Fruit of the Loom. If purchased please provide positive feedback if satisfied. Measurements pit to pit 23 inches total length 30 inches. $56.92 + $3.89 shipping + $3.89 shipping + $3.89 shipping. Lithuania Enter the Latest RockMerch Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win Vinyl and Official Rock Merch! GRATEFUL DEAD Lithuania Skeleton 1992 Olympics Basketball Tie Dye T-shirt L XL Top Rated Seller. In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell and with this came the end of the Soviet Union. 1. It was 1992, and the Dead helped raise money to sponsor the Lithuanian men’s basketball team so they could play in the Olympics. 24 reviews. SAFE SHOPPING. $2 FAST SHIPPING. Add to Favorites Grateful Dead 1987 In The Dark Touch Of Grey Jerry Garcia T-Shirt, Grateful … Posted on July 26, 2021. Quickview. The early 1990s were a turbulent and changeful time for Europe. SHIPS WORLDWIDE. Bronze winners at the 1992 Olympics, the Lithuanian basketball team accept their medals wearing Grateful Dead tie-dyes. In 1991, the iconic Grateful Dead music band helped sponsor Lithuania’s national basketball team, a talented but financially-strapped squad that went on to win bronze at the Seoul Olympics. : University of Nevada - Las Vegas ( UNLV ) - Sam Boyd Silver Bowl - Las Vegas, Nevada Nevada ( NV ) : May 31, 1992 ( 5/31/92 : 5/31/1992 ) : With The Steve Miller Band ! The Grateful Dead funded Lithuania's basketball team at the 1992 Olympics and provided the players with tie-dyed jerseys. The Grateful Dead provided some financial support to fund the Lithuania basketball team's trip to the 1992 Olympics. 1992 LITHUANIA OLYMPIC Basketball Bronze Medal Grateful Dead T-Shirt Size XL - $252.57. The incredible story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, whose athletes struggled under Soviet rule, became symbols of Lithuania's independence movement, and - with help from the Gratefu... Read all George RR Martin named Weirwood trees after Bob Weir, from the Grateful Dead - of which he is a big fan. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/grateful-dead-lithuania-basketball This is a Greg Speirs design. Amazon.com: 1992 Tie Dye Grateful Dead Lithuania Olympic T-Shirt New Sz. The skeleton is the only cartoon entered into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Grateful Dead 1980 Tour T-Shirt features the Grateful Dead iconic skull and lighting bolt logo along with on tour 1980. Showing: 1 - 21 of 21 items. 1992 *multiple artists. Grateful Dead Powderman Long Sleeve. Here’s my version of Lithuania’s 1992 Olympic Basketball Team. 10 quotes have been tagged as grateful-dead: Jerry Garcia: ‘We're like licorice. Las mejores ofertas para Vintage Grateful Dead 1992 Lituania baloncesto Hanes T-shirt X-Large Raro están en eBay Compara precios y características de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artículos con envío gratis! The Soviet nation had only been an independent country for two years, and yet their path aligned with the legendary San Francisco rockers in the unlikeliest of circumstances. Original 1992 Design Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Team Tie Dye T-shirt. Their story was a magical tale of tie-dyes, basketball glory, and the birth of a new nation. Because of an article written in a local newspaper, the Grateful Dead was moved by the team's plight and funded their trip to the Olympics. The Grateful Dead helped fund the 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Team through sales of tie dyed jerseys featuring a dunking skeleton and their national colors. FOR SALE! Las mejores ofertas para Vintage 1992 The Grateful Dead Lituania camiseta XL Tie Dye baloncesto olímpico están en eBay Compara precios y características de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artículos con envío gratis! Basketball in Lithuania is religious. 60 DAYS RETURN. The item “Lithuania 1992 Grateful Dead Vintage (L) Deadstock Fruit Of The Loom Shirt” is in sale since Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Their story was a magical tale of tie-dyes, basketball glory, and the birth of a new nation. - Uncle Sam in Pool ! - … The creator of the design is artist Greg Speirs, and is not the grateful dead. Today. But at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, psychedelic rock group The Grateful Dead joined forces with the Lithuanian basketball team to help a whole country fulfill a dream. The 1992 Lithuanian mens basketball team had tie-dyed uniforms because they were financially supported by the Grateful Dead. Grateful Dead. Las mejores ofertas para Vintage 1992 The Grateful Dead Lituania camiseta XL Tie Dye baloncesto olímpico están en eBay Compara precios y características de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artículos con envío gratis! 27, Live In Oakland 1992, December 16, 3 CDs. The How. Posted Sunday, November 25, 2018 8:00 am. Bronze winners at the 1992 Olympics, the Lithuanian basketball team accept their medals wearing Grateful Dead tie-dyes. It has its own flag, currency, president, cabinet, and an army of 11 men. New New New. The rhythm and cohesiveness they displayed as a team was reminiscent of the Dead and they rode that rhythm to the semi-final game against the USA national team. Discs have some minor scratches but play fine. Standard Domestic. - … Not only did the Grateful Dead help the 1992 Olympic team, but they also sold shirts through the Rex Foundation, the group’s charitable organization, with proceeds going to the Lithuanian Basketball team as well as children’s charities. View item Trade or sell Add to ISO Add to collection. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, the Lithuanian basketball team couldn’t afford to participate in the 1992 Olympics. At the summer Olympics, the Lithuanian basketball team, recipients of a Rex donation, wear skeleton t-shirts to receive their bronze medals. In Great Condition, has been in storage for many years, minor wear to front of shirt, no rips or holes. FOR SALE! Buy It Now +C $23.05 shipping estimate. The Grateful Dead took the stage at The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Nov. 4, 1985. Their bronze medal game against Russia wasn’t just a game. 19 reviews. they dont know the music but it is major folk lore. Grateful Dead. GRATEFUL DEAD Lithuania 1992 Olympic Basketball Tie Dye T-shirt S M L XL 2X 3X. 25th Silver Anniversary Edition of Original 1992 Lithuanian Slam-Dunking Skeleton Jerseys Reissued for 2017 by Original Creator - Offers … May 29, 2021 Lithuania. Vintage 1992 Lithuania T-Shirt. New New New. - Uncle Sam in Pool ! from United States. Lithuania withdrew from the 1992 Olympics due to the lack of money after the fall of the USSR. Grateful Dead Lithuania Basketball. At the Barcelona Olympics of 1992, Lithuania’s basketball team put their newly-independent country on the map. Explore. 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When Lithuania's men's basketball team played at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, they did so with help from the Grateful Dead. And the tie-dye warm-ups given to them by the Grateful Dead were not just jerseys. It represented independence and freedom. When one article in a local paper led to them becoming sponsors. In 1992, at the Barcelona Olympics, which nations basketball team was partially funded by the Grateful Dead? The story managed to conquer the hearts of the famous American rock band the Grateful Dead, who decided to invest in the cause. 20 reviews. notice: this is not a grateful dead Lithuania t-shirt. Wood Bears Short Sleeve Tie Dye t-shirt. How in the nebula did the Grateful Dead and Lithuania form a partnership? The Grateful Dead agreed to fund transportation costs for the basketball team along … Grateful Dead 1996 Lithuania Olympics Basketball Tie Dye T-Shirt $20.00 $20.00. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men\Men’s Clothing\Shirts\T-Shirts”. 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