The Bill Croskey-Merritt Shirt: A Fun Nod to History and Pop Culture
The Bill Croskey-Merritt Shirt features a whimsical design of a smiling, cartoonish paper character holding a basketball. This iconic character is playfully dressed with the word BILL prominently featured on its ball. The illustration blends classic cartoon charm with a minimalist style, making it a great statement piece. The character is shown in a dynamic pose, with one arm outstretched and a wide, friendly grin, giving it an energetic and inviting look.
The design of this shirt pays homage to a vintage animated mascot that originated from the world of sports and education. The character on the shirt is none other than Bill, a symbolic figure associated with Bill Croskey-Merritt, who became a pop culture phenomenon. This paper character, known for its quirky appearance and fun loving nature, was originally created as part of an advertising campaign in the mid 20th century. Over time, it became synonymous with clever branding and easy to remember marketing strategies.
Whether you’re a fan of nostalgic pop culture, a sports enthusiast, or someone who appreciates a unique and playful design, the Bill Croskey-Merritt Shirt is sure to make a lasting impression. The charming, retro-inspired artwork offers more than just a cool graphic it embodies a piece of history and a fun-loving spirit.
Shipping Policy & Manufacturing Info
Our shirts are made when ordered. Due to the time variability of on-demand manufacturing, we offer 2 options for how quickly you want to receive your order. You can select from the following choices in checkout.Standard Shipping ($4.99+)
- Orders using this option generally arrive 5-10 days (U.S. orders) and it takes 2 weeks for International orders after being manufactured and shipped. (See notes below)
- Manufacturing times for this option vary more around busier times of the year or during extreme circumstances such as covid-19 shutdowns.
Shipping and expedited manufacturing ($19.99+) (U.S. Only)
- Orders using this option jump to the front of the manufacturing queue which can generally save a couple days (or more during busier times of the year).
- It's highly recommended to use this option if you are ordering for a specific event or holiday.
- Orders using this option generally arrive 2-3 days after being manufactured and shipped. (U.S. only)
- Orders using expedited manufacturing will be printed when the next batch of orders are processed which can vary depending on seasonality and other factors.
Please Note:
- We do not guarantee shipping or arrival dates.
- Manufacturing during the majority of the year takes between 1-5 business days (Mon-Fri) however can take more than a week during the heaviest shopping times of the year. Extreme circumstances such as covid-19 may delay order manufacturing and/or shipping by an additional week or more.
- All manufacturing and shipping times mentioned are just estimates and will vary.
- Some of our popular designs may be pre-printed and may ship out faster than less commonly ordered designs/style/color combinations.
