Flaming Ring of Death 1973 Vintage Men's T-Shirt
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During the 1970s, when daredevil stunt shows were all the rage, few spectacles could match the fiery excitement of a motorcycle soaring through the infamous “Flaming Ring of Death.” Popularized by the era’s larger-than-life stunt riders, the stunt involved launching a motorcycle off a ramp and through a towering hoop engulfed in flames, hopefully emerging on the other side with eyebrows intact. Inspired by the death-defying exploits of nationally known riders, motorcycle stuntmen everywhere began incorporating flaming hoops into performances at county fairs, racetracks, and traveling thrill shows across America. The stunt was as much about showmanship as it was about riding skill, combining roaring engines, blazing fire, and the very real possibility of disaster into a few unforgettable seconds of entertainment. In an era when bigger, louder, and more dangerous was almost always considered better, the Flaming Ring of Death delivered on all three counts!
Like all our designs, this one is treated with our signature ‘relic-ing’ process which includes our own secret recipe of hand-painted chipping, cracking, fading, and just the right touch of yellowing to ensure that it looks the part of a true vintage imprint.** We lay these works of art down on premium Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tees, one of the softest, best-wearing t-shirts available today, via state of the art direct to garment (DTG) printing which allows us to create a vintage effect that simply can’t be accomplished with other printing methods. In short, these shirts are everything you’ve dreamed of and more – it feels soft and lightweight with just the right amount of stretch, making it comfortable and flattering for both men and women.
- 100% combed and ring-spun cotton*
- Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
- 32 singles for a softer hand
- Dyed and cut in the USA
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
- Side-seamed construction
- Tear-away label
- Modern retail fit
- Runs true to size
Not sure what size is your best fit? We recommend taking one of your current t-shirts, laying it flat and measuring it. The measurements in the chart below are taken with the shirt laying on a flat surface. To get the length, measure from the high shoulder point down to the bottom of the shirt. To get the width, measure approximately 1-inch below the armhole, across the chest, from seam to seam. While our tees are all made using premium, pre-shrunk, ring-spun cotton, there can be some shrinkage depending on your personal wash and dry cycles. With that said, if you’re on the fence, we always suggest going up a size.

